7 Overview: Course Map
Learning Objectives
The following Learning objectives guide this section on the course map”
Following the Quality Matters guidelines for high-quality online course design and Universal Design for Learning (UDL):
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- Develop (or revise) a set of student learning outcomes for your HyFlex course and map them to your Course Objectives.
- Check your planned activities and assessments for alignment and equivalence across modalities.
What is a course Map?
A course map is a visual or textual representation that outlines the structure, components, and sequence of a course. It typically includes the course objectives or learning outcomes, the topics or modules covered, the types of assessments used to evaluate student learning, and the instructional materials and activities that will be employed. A course map helps instructors plan and organize the course content and ensures alignment between learning objectives, instructional activities, and assessments. It also serves as a guide for students, providing a clear overview of what they will learn, how they will learn it, and how their learning will be assessed.
A HyFlex course design, short for Hybrid-Flexible, is a model that allows students the choice to attend classes in person, participate online in real-time, or engage with the course content asynchronously. This design offers maximum flexibility in terms of attendance and participation, catering to diverse student needs and preferences. A course map for a HyFlex course would therefore need to outline the learning objectives, content, activities, and assessments in a way that is accessible and achievable regardless of the participation mode chosen by the student.
Example of a Course Map Template for a HyFlex Course Design:
Course Title: Introduction to Conflict Sensitivity
Course Description: This Conflict Sensitivity course focuses on using a conflict-sensitive approach to prepare and deliver programs in a peaceful, inclusive, and equitable way.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):
After successful completion of this module, you will be able to:
- SLO 1: Introduce the concept of Conflict Sensitivity Education
- SLO 2: Discuss Conflict Analysis
- SLO 3: Explain Social cohesion and its indicators
This course map for the HyFlex course design illustrates how the course is structured to accommodate various modes of participation, ensuring that all students, regardless of their chosen mode, can achieve the learning outcomes.
Table. Sample HyFlex Course Mapping Template
| Module and Week | Module Learning Objectives | Instructional Content | Learning Activities | Assessments | Tools |
| M1 – Introduction
(Date) |
All modalities:
Face-to-Face: Synchronous: Asynchronous: |
All modalities:
Face-to-Face: Synchronous: Asynchronous: |
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| M2 – Exploring Conflict
(Date) |
All modalities:
Face-to-Face: Synchronous: Asynchronous: |
All modalities:
Face-to-Face: Synchronous: Asynchronous: |
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| M3 – Conflict Analysis Tools
(Date) |
All modalities:
Face-to-Face: Synchronous: Asynchronous: |
All modalities:
Face-to-Face: Synchronous: Asynchronous: |
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| M4- Conflict Sensitivity in Higher Education
(Date) |
All modalities:
Face-to-Face: Synchronous: Asynchronous: |
All modalities:
Face-to-Face: Synchronous: Asynchronous: |
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| M5- Communications Barriers in the Workplace
(Date) |
All modalities:
Face-to-Face: Synchronous: Asynchronous: |
All modalities:
Face-to-Face: Synchronous: Asynchronous: |
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| M6- Psychosocial & Emotional Support
(Date) |
All modalities:
Face-to-Face: Synchronous: Asynchronous: |
All modalities:
Face-to-Face: Synchronous: Asynchronous: |