Overview

Goals and Objectives

Guidelines for Use

Module Content

Student Assessment

Applications

• Case Studies
Examples

Scenarios

Adaptation to the Discipline

• References
• Specific teaching methods
• Key Books

Whether this is your 20th year or first year teaching adults in higher education, a focus on the basics is a good idea. Creating an effective course or learning opportunity can be a challenge, but, if done correctly, rewarding for the students and instructor(s). A focus on the basics includes how to (a) construct syllabi, (b) develop course policies, and (c) create a culture of respect and learning.

The “Getting Started” module is designed to assist the reader in taking the first in a series of steps toward the ultimate goal of creating an effective learning community.

Module content developed by Kristie Pretti-Frontczak
with contributions by Albert L. Ingram, Jerry Feezel, Mandy Brooks

The Getting Started module can be printed out in Adobe PDF format.