The graphic syllabus and the outcomes map: communicating your course

"This book shows college instructors how to communicate their course organization to students in a graphic syllabus - a one-page diagram, flowchart, or concept map of the topical organization - and an outcomes map - a one-page flowchart of the sequence of student learning objectives and outcome...

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Main Author: Nilson, Linda B. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: San Francisco Jossey-Bass 2007
Edition:1st ed.
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Summary:"This book shows college instructors how to communicate their course organization to students in a graphic syllabus - a one-page diagram, flowchart, or concept map of the topical organization - and an outcomes map - a one-page flowchart of the sequence of student learning objectives and outcomes from the foundational through the mediating to the ultimate. It also documents the positive impact that graphics have on student learning and cautions readers about common errors in designing graphic syllabi."--Jacket
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (pages 163-172) and index
The limits of a text syllabus -- How and why graphics enhance learning -- Designing a graphic syllabus -- Charting an outcomes map -- How graphics benefit course organization
Physical Description:XIV, 181 S. Ill. 24 cm
ISBN:9780470180853

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