Teaching and Learning Centre
Quality curriculum comes from a thoughtful evaluation of student learning outcomes, assessment strategies, and delivery options. Backwards design is one process that can be utilized to develop curriculum. This resource page covers guiding principles of quality curriculum as well as information on developing learning outcomes.
A student’s education is a holistic journey that encompasses in-class and out-of-class experiences. A great curriculum acknowledges and fosters these connections as we prepare students to meet their goals.
Download UFV's fillable guide for developing learning outcomes
This course will introduce a new approach to course design using storyboarding. We will be using Miro and Trello as optional tools that will allow us to storyboard our courses. You can also use a pencil and paper.
See upcoming sessionsIn this workshop we will explore ways to make your course syllabi more student-centred.
See upcoming sessionsA long contractual syllabus may not be read. Learn how to create a visually engaging syllabus with the potential to boost student interest, motivation, and their perception of you as an instructor.
See upcoming sessionsThe Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) is offered to groups of five or six colleagues and is designed to enhance the teaching effectiveness of both new and experienced educators. During the workshop, you design and conduct three "mini-lessons" and receive verbal, written and video feedback from the other participants who have been learners in the mini-lessons. Using an intensive experiential learning approach, you are provided with information on the theory and practice of teaching adult learners, the selection and writing of useful learning objectives with accompanying lesson plans, techniques for eliciting learner participation, and suggestions for evaluation of learning. The workshop encourages reflection and examination of one's teaching practices with feedback focused on the learning process rather than on the specific content of the lesson.
This workshop runs as needed. Use the form below to let us know you're interested, and you'll receive an email when the workshop is scheduled.
Workshop request formThe Facilitator Development Workshop (FDW) is designed primarily for individuals who will be conducting the Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) at an institution. It is recommended that you participate in an ISW prior to applying for the FDW. The FDW offers opportunities for professional development in a challenging and supportive atmosphere and provides connections to a larger instructional development network. The FDW is a peer-based model offered within a small group setting in which you get to work on facilitation skills. The small groups meet in plenary sessions each day to explore and discuss themes such as diverse learners, collaborative learning, and feedback models.
This workshop runs as needed. Use the form below to let us know you're interested, and you'll receive an email when the workshop is scheduled.
Workshop request form