A Design Framework for Syllabus Generator

Autor/inn/en	Abdous, M'hammed; He, Wu
Titel	A Design Framework for Syllabus Generator
Quelle	In: Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 19 (2008) 4, S.541-550 (10 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1093-023X
Schlagwörter	Course Descriptions; Web Based Instruction; Computer Mediated Communication; Educational Technology; Teacher Attitudes; Faculty Workload; Computer Uses in Education; Technology Uses in Education; Student Centered Curriculum; Information Management + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Kursstrukturplan; Web Based Training; Computerkonferenz; Unterrichtsmedien; Lehrerverhalten; Computernutzung; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Procurement of information; Informationsbeschaffung
Abstract	A well-designed syllabus provides students with a roadmap for an engaging and successful learning experience, whereas a poorly designed syllabus impedes communication between faculty and students, increases student anxiety and potential complaints, and reduces overall teaching effectiveness. In an effort to facilitate, streamline, and improve overall syllabi quality, this article proposes a design framework for constructing a learner-centered online syllabus generator system. Based on a learner-centered syllabus template, the proposed framework integrates the widely used system lifecycle approach and the idea of peer review in developing a syllabus preparation lifecycle. Guided by this framework, an online syllabus generator system was created to demonstrate the framework's utility. This online tool enables faculty to easily create, adapt, and share course syllabi, without the inefficiencies, inconsistencies, and time constraints associated with the traditional ways of preparing syllabi. Early results indicate that faculty are highly satisfied with the syllabus generator tool. The majority of the respondents reported that the tool helped them reduce syllabus preparation time and communicate course goals and expectations. (Contains 5 figures.) (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10