Y1 Unit 4.1: Learning Objectives and Overview
Learning Objectives
- Determine the major topics and structure for your outline.
- Name required chapter elements and how they fit into the outline.
- Examine how chapter-level learning objectives in your outline support your course-level outcomes.
Overview
In Unit 3, we used the concept of alignment to scope your textbook. You’ve drafted your book description, identified course level outcomes, and brainstormed high-level topics to cover. In this unit, you’ll add detail to each topic in your outline.
This unit focuses on structure and design, and how choices in these areas impact the student’s experience with the text. You’ll organize your content into a consistent chapter structure so that your students access and remember the content in your book. You’ll see an example chapter and make equity-based design choices to help students achieve your learning outcomes.
In the next unit, we’ll ensure that your project is on track with shared equity goals so that you can prepare for an outside audience of peer reviewers to provide feedback on your work so far.
Task List with Time Estimates
The table below provides an overview of the tasks for this unit along with how long we expect each task to take.
| Y1 Unit 4 Tasks (Unit Duration – 1 Week) | Estimated Time |
|---|---|
| Read Unit 4 | 45 minutes |
| With your team, determine the chapter topics, content organization, and recurring chapter elements for your book | 1-2 hours |
| On your own, for the chapters you’ll write, draft a one-sentence argument for each chapter, chapter-level learning objectives, and key terms. | 1 hour |
| Move drafted chapter visioning elements into the ordered list in the {Course #} About This Book document | 10 minutes |
| Estimated total for all tasks over 1 week | 3-4 hours |
Licenses and Attributions for Learning Objectives and Overview
“Learning Objectives and Overview” by Open Oregon Educational Resources is licensed under CC BY 4.0.
