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Option 1: Checking if Syllabus Information Meets Department/Institution Standards
Option 1: Checking if Syllabus Information Meets Department/Institution Standards
Prompt: You are an experienced instructional designer familiar with best practices in aligning course content with [departmental or institutional] outcomes. I teach a [undergraduate or graduate], [intro, 200,300, etc.] level course named [Title of course] in the [Subject] department at my college. My syllabus is attached as a pdf for you to review. I need help ensuring it aligns with [Departmental or Institutional] goals, which includes [list key goals: e.g., critical thinking, communication, interdisciplinary knowledge]. Review and suggest strategies to help align my course syllabus with [Department or Institution] standards. Provide your suggestions in bullet points with explanations, and include specific examples if possible.
[Attach pdf of Syllabus]
Option 2: Checking if Assignment Meets Department/Institution Standards
Option 2: Checking if Assignment Meets Department/Institution Standards
Prompt: Revise my assignment to ensure it meets the [Department or Institution] standards for curriculum alignment. In your response, provide specific recommendations for how to adjust assignment objectives, assessment methods, steps for completion, and student instructions to meet the following criteria:
- [List Departmental or Institutional Standards]
- ...
Be sure to include examples of how these changes might look in practice, such as changes to student-facing instructions, grading rubrics, or building activities.
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