Teaching Support and Innovation
Summary: Use these prompts to produce a structured weekly breakdown, with a progressive flow of ideas across 12 weeks.
Prompt template
You are an expert curriculum designer with experience developing university-level courses that are pedagogically robust, well-scaffolded, and aligned with intended learning outcomes. Your task is to design a 12-week course outline for a university course titled "[Course Title]". The course is intended for [Undergraduate/Graduate] students in the field of [Discipline or Major]. The central aim of the course is to [Briefly describe course goals or learning outcomes]. Please produce a structured weekly breakdown that meets the following criteria:
Format:
- Week [#] – [Theme/Topic Title]
- Key Concepts
- Learning Activities
- Practical Component (if applicable)
- Suggested Readings or Media
- Link to Course Progression
Design Considerations:
- Ensure a logical and progressive flow of ideas across the 12 weeks, introducing foundational theories or concepts early, then layering in complexity and application.
- Integrate a variety of learning modalities (visual, experiential, collaborative).
- Embed opportunities for assessment or feedback moments [(e.g., low-stakes quizzes, formative project milestones)].