Course (re)Design Workshop

The Course (re)Design Workshop (CrDW) is an intensive, multi-day workshop that aims to engage and support educators in designing or redesigning a course. The CrDW includes facilitated sessions on course design topics, including constructive alignment, intended learning outcomes, teaching and learning activities, and assessment. The CrDW also includes facilitated peer feedback in small groups. The structure of the CrDW encourages participants to focus on a single course design while developing more general skills applicable to any course. The course design principles discussed will be applicable to any modality of offering a course (in-person, blended, and online).   

Intended Learning Outcomes 

By the end of this workshop, participants should have designed a constructively aligned, learner-centred and evidence-informed course. Moreover, they will have:  

• Explained and accounted for the alignment between course and program level learning outcomes,  
• Identified campus policies and resources useful for implementing individual course design features and pedagogies, and  
• Shared and received feedback on their course designs with interdisciplinary peers. 

Format 

The CrDW is designed to be highly supportive, collegial, and collaborative. The workshop features large group sessions during which participants explore theories and course design principles. These are complemented by interactive small group sessions designed so that each participant receives peer feedback on specific aspects of their course design. Opportunities to consult with the facilitators and additional teaching and learning support staff are also available.  

Who Can Participate 

You are eligible to register if you are:  

• Teaching or contributing to a course that will be offered during the upcoming academic year,    
• Eager to learn more about a scholarly and learner-centred approach to course design, and    
• Able to commit to the dates of the CrDW in full.