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I. Benefits of preparing a teaching module
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Organizing the module prompts you to make decisions and set priorities |
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The process of researching topics is structured by the module's organization |
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The preparation of a module can increase continuity of the material |
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You have a clear record of what was done in the course |
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The preparation of a module can increase self-confidence |
II. Guidelines for Preparing Teaching Units
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Statement of Major Objectives for the Unit |
- These objectives should cover material from the texts, other reading assignments, and class material
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Unit Resources |
- You should include a list of the materials used by you and your students in this unit (e.g. films, readings, handouts, overheads)
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General Outline of What You Will Cover |
- This will be a topic outline and you should cross-reference each item in the outline with an objective
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Detailed Outline |
- This should include detailed information on what you will be doing in this unit (e.g. lecture notes, information on demonstrations, questions to be asked of students)
- This outline does not need to cover every word you plan to say, but rather should provide enough detail that a reader can understand your plan for the class day.
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Table of Specifications |
- The table should relate the test to the objectives stated earlier. Overall this table should tell you if you are testing students, in a balanced way, on the objectives you have for this section of the class.
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Exam Items |
- Derived from the table of specifications
- Various types of items have different strengths and weaknesses—see testing section
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Copies of Materials |
- All copies of handouts, overheads, etc.