A. General Overview

The overview should contain enough detail so that it is apparent how the course fits into teacher preparation programs. Faculty in other colleges should be able to make initial assessment of course equivalency from this information. 1. Catalog Entry number of credits, number of hours course description prerequisites 2. Description of the Course philosophy intended purpose/population position in program unique aspects of the course

B. Course Content and Pedagogy

The description of course content and pedagogy should be in sufficient detail so that another faculty member teaching the course could use it as a basis for planning. One piece (part 4) should be in sufficient detail so that another faculty member could teach it in the same way that you have described. 1. Syllabus outline of topics readings and other assignments resources needed (texts, materials, special equipment, software, etc.) 2. Brief Description of each class session (one paragraph), including: instructional objectives classroom/laboratory organization description of handouts key questions/investigations special equipment needed 3. One paragraph of advice/notes on each class session, designed to assist someone who might wish to offer the course. 4. A detailed description of the development of one topic with exphasis on project exploration, pedagogy, classroom organization, student involvement, etc. 5. Means of assessing student acheivement, performance, understanding of concepts. Include sample assignments and tests. [Note: if appropriate, include examples of exemplary student work]

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