Planning the Course

• Negogiate a shared vision

• Consider target group

• Define Aims and Objectives

• Define course content

• Define time structure (self-directed online learning / f2f-seminars )

It is essential that the school leadership, teachers, and all other stakeholders are united by a common purpose. A shared vision fosters coherence across the curriculum and instructional practices, ensuring that teaching is guided by consistent principles and expectations. Such alignment strengthens student achievement, as educators collectively reinforce effective strategies and goals. Ultimately, the shared vision serves as a compass for decision-making, providing clarity and direction in all aspects of the school’s work. 

We should identify as precisely as possible what kind of person the course is meant for:

• Demographic characteristics (age, gender, work circumstances, cultural  background…)

• Prior knowledge in the field, qualifications …

• Learning experience, study skills

• Resources and circumstances of learning

• Motivation of participants to finish the course (intrinsic, extrinsic…)

• Expectations of the participants

• Computer literacy

A goal is statement that describes in broad terms what the learner will gain from instruction.

An objective is a statement in specific and measurable terms that describes what the learner will know or be able to do as a result of engaging in a learning activity. A learning objective is much more specific than a goal. The ideal learning objective has three parts

• A measurable verb

• An important condition (if any) under which the performance is to occur and

• A criterion of acceptable performance.

• Consistent with the goals

• Clearly stated

• Measurable

• Realistic

• Appropriate for the level of learner