Here is an example of how systematic language training – reading, writing, managing academic texts – have been implemented in all courses of a 1-year study programme that concludes with an independent project. We hope it will inspire you.
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Planning language progression throughout an entire study programme
A student with generally weak language skills is not likely to solve the issues over the time period of one single course. Measures to strengthen a student’s language skills therefore need to be planned using an overall approach that looks at the entire study programme.
Continue reading “Planning language progression throughout an entire study programme”Mandatory course components: When can we use it?
The general principle for higher education is that it is voluntary for the student. The only mandatory element is the examination. However, certain course components can be made mandatory, even if they are not part of the examination. How?
Continue reading “Mandatory course components: When can we use it?”Reading instructions for students? When and how?
If you arrive at university fresh out of upper secondary school or after several years in working life, it can be difficult to approach the task of reading large quantities of text. How would you – the teacher – describe your target group? Do they need the support of reading instructions and study techniques?
Continue reading “Reading instructions for students? When and how?”Designing Distance Courses: What are the Differences?
Distance teaching requires a different way of designing courses than on-campus teaching. In this short video, we explain the fundamental differences and how it affects you as teacher.
Continue reading “Designing Distance Courses: What are the Differences?”Constructive Alignment in practice
Constructive Alignment (CA) is a model for designing educations in higher education. This is how you apply it, step by step.
Continue reading “Constructive Alignment in practice”Tips: Overview per week
A picture is worth a thousand words. Make a simple overview picture that presents what will happen during the course.
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How do I proceed about designing an entire course?
Constructive alignment is the designated model for course design at KAU. Here you’ll find more on constructive alignment and lots of other useful things for teachers designing courses.
Checklist for a good course website in Canvas
This is a checklist for you who are a course leader/teacher in a university course with a website in Canvas. It is based on robust principles for what a good study environment for students should look like and it also makes life easier for you, the teacher. Use it to check that you do not accidentally miss something important.
Continue reading “Checklist for a good course website in Canvas”How do you use group work in your particular course?
What is the purpose of the group work in your course? Microgroup, crossgroup, side task or course progression?
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