A course outline is an important tool for assisting students in understanding the course material and their learning expectations. An outline for a course has two purposes: it serves as a record of the curriculum at the course level, and it aids in learning by outlining the course's learning outcomes, evaluation criteria, activities, and resources. Essentially, a course outline is generally seen as a legally binding document or contract between students and the instructor that conveys crucial information about a course.
Support Resources
Many institutions provide a course outline template for instructors to use, check your own institution for information and resources.
Concordia University’s Centre for Teaching and Learning provides a wealth of information and resources to support instructors.
- Course Outline Guide. Explains what a course outline is and the various information components that can be included.
Dawson College’s Faculty Hub provides extensive teaching resources to support instructors
- Course Outline Considerations. Includes information on what to incorporate into a course outline.
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