Contents Ø What is Course Policy ? Ø Why Course Policy is important? Ø Structure of the Course Policy Ø Course Policy Development Process
What Is Course Policy? Ø A document related to a course (Subject) which consist of Course objectives, Course contents, T&L responsibilities, teaching method and student assessment. Ø It’s an official document between Teacher and department or a teacher and his students to provides guidance to staff who design, develop, approve, monitor and review courses to ensure their ongoing viability.
Why Course Policy is Important? Ø For quality teaching Ø To deliver all course contents in given time Ø Students will have all course related information. Ø Let students know what they can expect from the course or instructor.
Structure of the Course Policy Ø Instructor information Ø Course Description Ø Course goals and objectives Ø Course Contents Ø Course calendar Ø Supporting Student learning Ø Course rubric Ø Academic integrity
Course Policy Development Process Ø Instructor creates and design course policy. Ø Approved by Department. Ø Share with students at the beginning of the course. Ø Reviewed at the end of each semester. Ø Reviewed and re-edited for each semester.