Introduction
The course will enable learners to unfold the concept of a curriculum and examine the various elements that combine to form a curriculum. It will also help participants to specifically analyze course design principles and view it as a key ingredient in pedagogical success. Beginning from a needs analysis of learners and context to framing learning objectives and outcomes, planning a syllabus, designing course structure, framing scheme of studies will be key processes that will come under discussion. The course will also relate course design with essential and innovative assessment techniques to fulfil course objectives. The course will culminate in an academic course development that will help engage learners and improve their learning experiences.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will…
- Examine processes of curriculum design
- Demonstrate knowledge of curriculum design through curriculum mapping
- Determine syllabus design principles
- Interpret the differences among aims, goals, objectives and outcomes
- Align assessment strategies with course objectives
- Frame scheme of studies and lesson planning
- Design a course
Modules
Module 1, Session 1: Curriculum Design
Module 1, Session 2: Curriculum Design Models
Module 2, Session 1 Curriculum Development Models
Module 2 Session 2 Syllabus Design
Module 3: Developing Objectives and Learning Outcomes for a Course
Module 4: Assessments
Module 5: Session 1: Scheme of Studies and Lesson Planning
Module 5: Course Design
Course Structure
Delivery mode: Online
Number of modules: 5
Duration of each module: 3 hours per week (1.5 hours, twice a week)
Duration of course: 16 hours
Fee of the course: 22000 PKR (can be paid in installments)
Timings: Tuesday & Thursday, (4:00-5:30) PM
Starting after 20th April 2026 (Dates are tentative)