Curriculum Requirements Document Template

Sample for EDU641

Design Document Template

Tool for Course Instructional Designer

Document Overview
This document is a template to be used by the Course Instructional Designer to build the Design Document. The Design Document outlines all key information about the course including course and lesson objectives, lesson titles, reading assignments, course activities, and grading details.
The Course Instructional Designer works with the Course SME to draft the Design Document, and then submits the Design Document to the Curriculum SME, Project Manager, Lead Instructional Designer, and Course SME to be approved. Once approved, the Design Document is submitted to the Course Writer to develop the course.
Complete the information in the Design Document using the directions in < italics contained within brackets>, and reference the Instructional Design Job Aid for further instructions.

Version Control

< For each draft submitted, complete the information in the table to maintain version control. Continue until the document is approved. >

Document Name / Document Stage / Revision Summary / Date / Submitted by

Course Details

< Copy all the information for the Course Details Section from the Course Overview Document. >

Course Name(s)

< List the name of the course to be developed. >

Curriculum

< List the name of the curriculum that this course is a part of. >

Course Description

< Write a 2-4 sentence description highlighting the key focus and goals of the course.

Course Resources

Student Learning Materials

< Provide a list of student learning materials for the course. Include any textbooks, casebooks, CDs, references and resources, books, etc. Cite using Chicago Style. >

Texts

Web Sites

Electronic Media

Instructor Teaching Materials

< Provide a list of instructor teaching materials for the course. Include any instructor manuals, test banks, test generators, case study answers, etc. Cite using standard writing style (ie, Chicago Style). >

Texts

Web Sites

Electronic Media

Course Content

Course Objectives

<List the course objectives for the course (copy from the Course Requirements Document.>

SCANS Objectives

<List the SCANS objectives for the course. Refer to the Instructional Design Job Aid for guidance in writing SCANS objectives).>

Special Instructions to the Course Writer

<Provide any special instructions to the course writer to help them write the course.>

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Objectives and Course Outline

Complete the table below following the instructions found within each column of the table. Once completed with the table, delete the instruction row. See the Design Document Sample for an example of a completed Objectives and Course Outline table.>

Lsn / Lesson Title / Reading / Course Objectives / Lesson Objectives / Graded Activities / Online Activity Ideas /
# / <Insert Lesson Title> / <List book name, chapter number and titles, section titles, and page numbers. If reading starts/stops in mid-page, clearly identify the breaks.>
Format is as follows:
Text Name
Chapter #, Sections: (page numbers)
· Section #: Section Title
· Section #: Section Title
· Section #: Section Title / <Paste Course Objectives from above.> / <Paste Lesson Objectives from Course Requirements Document.> / <List all assigned activities. Include an activity number, activity type, and activity title.
Every Lesson Objective should have an activity that measures whether or not the student has accomplished that objective.
Reference the Instructional Design Job Aid for assistance with Activity Types and activity design.> / Include any online activity ideas or other ideas for the Course Writer>.
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Assigned Activity Matrix

<Complete the table below following the instructions found within each column of the table. Once completed with the table, delete the instruction row. See the Design Document Sample for an example of a completed Assignment Activity Matrix.

Lsn / Activity # / Activity Title / Activity Type / Activity Description / Deliverable / Due Date / Time on Task (hrs) / Grading Criteria/
Considerations /
# / <Copy from Table Above> / <Copy from Table Above> / <Copy from Table Above> / <Describe the details of the activity. If activity is in a book or other resource, clearly identify where to find the activity.> / <List the deliverable for the activity (eg, 2-3 page paper, online discussion participation, question answers, etc.> / <Insert when activity is due (eg, prior to lesson 4)> / <Insert estimated time on task based on guidelines in Instructional Design Job Aid> / <Insert guidelines to Course Writer as to what Instructor should use for grading criteria. If a rubric is necessary, provide it. Refer to the Instructional Design Job Aid for guidance.
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Time on Task Grid

<Complete the grid below estimating the amount of time required to complete each component of the course. See the Instructional Design Job Aid for guidelines on how to estimate the time on task.>

Lesson / Reading
(hours) / Estimated
On-screen time (hours) / Outside Class Activities (hours) / Evaluations
(hours) / Course Project
(hours) / Lesson Total
(hours)
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Total (hours)

Credit Hour Designation

According to several academic institutions, academic credit is a measure of the total time commitment required of a typical student in a particular course of study. Total time is comprised of:

1) Time spent “in class”

2) Time spent in a laboratory, studio, or other scheduled activity

3) Time spent reading, studying, problem solving, writing, or other activity.

In a traditional, lecture-led course, one credit hour is usually assigned for 3 hours of student work per week, including time spent in class and out of class. This credit hour assignment assumes a fixed course length, which typically ranges between 12-15 weeks depending on the academic program.

Unlike traditional courses, online courses can vary widely in the course length, depending on the needs of the student and the administration requirements of the educational institution. An online course of 6 weeks can cover the identical content of an online course that is spread out over 10 weeks. Thus, credit hours for online courses should be assessed based on the total time required to complete the course ( “time on task”).

For online courses, one credit hour will equal 20-25 hours time on task. Therefore,

· A 3-credit course will consist of 60-75 hours time on task.

· A 4-credit course will consist of 75-100 hours time on task.

Based on the above, the <Insert Course Name course, with an estimated <Insert total time on task hours> hours time on task, will be designated as a <Insert credit hour designation> hour course.

Grading Criteria

Weighted Grading Breakdown

Activity Types / Weights (%)
<List activity types from Table above.> / <List grading weights for each activity type>
Total: 100%

Grading Conversion Table

Letter Grade / Percentage / Grade Point
A / 90 - 100% / 4.0
B+ / 85 - 89% / 3.5
B / 80 - 84% / 3.0
C+ / 75 - 79% / 2.5
C / 70 - 74% / 2.0
D+ / 65 - 69% / 1.5
D / 60 - 64% / 1.0
F / <60% / 0.0

Course Project

<Provide the course project name, description, objectives, and details.>

Project Name

Project Description

Project Objectives

At the completion of this project, the student will be able to:

Project Deliverables

Project Details

Project Phase / Deadline
Lesson # / Student Deliverables / Requirements of Project Phase / Grading Weights
(% of project grade)
[1] / (Assigned Lesson #)
Due Lesson # / · / ·
[2] / (Assigned Lesson #)
Due Lesson # / · / ·
[3] / (Assigned Lesson #)
Due Lesson # / · / ·
[4] / (Assigned Lesson #)
Due Lesson # / · / ·

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