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Outline of Instruction

Welcome to the Introduction page for the Course Outlines of Instruction.

What is the Outline of Instruction?

Where are the Outlines of Instruction located?

Why write an Outline of Instruction?

 

What is the Outline of Instruction?

  • The outline of instruction is designed to improve the teaching/ learning process at Madison Area Technical College. 
  • Outlines of Instruction contain both specific content to be covered and learner outcomes desired. 

Where are the Outlines of Instruction located?

  • Hard copies of the Outlines of Instruction are on file in the Divisional offices. 
  • Copies of the Outlines of Instruction are on-line. 

Why write an Outline of Instruction?

  • To ensure that all learners are receiving appropriate classroom information and achieving the same skills from the same course taught by different instructors
  • Faculty members are responsible for teaching the course content and outcomes that lead to stated program learner outcomes as indicated in the Outline of Instruction.
  • Individual teaching styles may dictate additional learner outcomes for that course. These must be reflected in the course syllabus.
  • Helps full and part-time faculty know what to teach
  • Course competencies can be coordinated to meet program outcomes
  • Union contract
  • Articulation with high schools
  • Internal program evaluation requirement
  • North Central Accreditation requirement
  • Assists students with transferring credits to four year institutions

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Last Modified: August 22, 2006


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