Course design
- 1. Kungumaselvan T Ph.D Scholar Agricultural Extension & Communication Course Design
- 2. Course design • The course design is the technique of arranging the course content in a logical manner, so as to enable the trainees to learn maximum from the training course.
- 3. • The design of the training program can be undertaken only when a clear training objective has been produced. • The training objective clears what goal has to be achieved by the end of training program. • Training objectives assist trainers to design the training program.
- 4. Elements of course design Learning objective TNA Course goal Delivery method Assessment Activities
- 5. Training need analysis Process of identifying the needs of the employee - job effectiveness First stage of the training development process Addressing skill gaps in an organization
- 7. Course goal Overall intended results for the learners to attain from the educational session Keep instruction focused on the targeted content Provides overall direction for learning
- 8. Learning objectives Statement which describes ‘what the learner will able to do as a result of the course activities. Identifies what behaviour a participant must demonstrate in order to confirm the intended learning took place.
- 9. Delivery method Ways of communicating or imparting the new information to the learners. Lecture, demonstration, group discussion, case study
- 10. Activities Experiences that allow the learners to practice applying the new skills and knowledge. Prepares the learners for assessment. Participants: large group, small group, individual. Activities: workshops, role play, presentations and group discussion.
- 11. Assessment Evidence to show the learners has met the objectives Measures the learners ability to convert theory into practice Capacity measurement
- 12. Principles Employees need based designing and selecting of course material. Create content around training objective Consider adult learning principles
- 13. Creation of Practical oriented session Session should be Interactive Proper flow and connect between the segments No longer sessions – break it into small
- 14. Steps for effective training
- 15. Important considerations while designing a training programme • Cover all content of the course
- 16. Motivating / Interesting course design – AV aids – Training methods – Active involvement – Related with job
- 17. Combination of training methods
- 18. Divide into modules Step by step Easy to manage High efficiency Full resource utilization
- 19. Do not start from Monday Do not start from 1st date of month Do not give a course during festivals
- 21. Conclusion • Give importance to course deigning • Effective course designing – effective learning • Course material – learner centred – know your target learners
- 22. References • Brown, w. (2010). Course design. UNBC teaching manual. • https://saylordotorg.github.io/text_human-resource- management/s12-04-designing-a-training-program.html • http://thepeakperformancecenter.com/business/learning/cou rse-design/elements-of-course-design/ • Wiggins, G. P., & McTighe, J. (2005). Understanding by design (2nd ed.). Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.