A course outline or syllabus is a staple in college and university courses. It serves as a central document to direct instructional activities. An interesting perspective on the role it plays in courses today: Death to the syllabus "The implicit message of the modern course syllabus is that the student will not do anything unless bribed by grades or forced by threats."
Posted by gsiemens at December 4, 2007 9:41 PM | TrackBackYou might be interested to read what a series of experts in Europe have to say about the curriculum and the organisation of lesson times and places in a study about future changes in education related to the use of technology.
"Innovation and ICT enabling changes in education"
http://www.connected.org/learn/innovation.html
Alan.
Posted by: Alan McCluskey at December 5, 2007 3:07 AMThe Manitoba government is currently considering doing away with grades for students at grades K - 8 and assessing them simply as: below level, approaching and at level on a series of outcomes and larger skills. I'm with you; I believe that grades are a motivating factor for a small percentage of the population and making a move such as this will allow us to significantly alter our teaching to focus much more on actual learning and get away from grades.
Posted by: Clarence Fisher at December 5, 2007 8:59 AM