Course Development at TILT

Best Practices in Course Development

Here are some best practices for both traditional and online course development. TILT's Best Practices for Course Design and Development adapted from and extending recommendations found in Chickering and Gamson's, Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education (San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1991).

Communicate High Expectations

Establish Course Procedures

Encourage Student-Faculty Contact

Encourage Student Cooperation

Encourage Active Learning

Provide Prompt Feedback

Emphasize the Importance of Time on Task

Respect Diverse Talents and Ways of Learning

Use Technology Effectively