Section 9: Course Summary and Wrap-up

Section 9 Course Summary and Wrap-Up ObjectivesSection 9 Course Summary and Wrap-Up Examples
9.1 The instructor provides students opportunities to ask questions as a form of closure and to foster insight into accomplishments.

The instructor uses discussion threads to ask students (1) if they have any questions and (2) to reflect on their progress toward their learning objectives and outcomes.

  • Does the instructor include a final discussion forum asking if there is anything else they would like to learn about the course (e.g., advice for incoming students)?
9.2 The instructor provides closure to wrap-up the course.

At the end of the course, the instructor summarizes the major course themes, highlights from student work and/or discussion posts.

  • At the end of the course, the instructor summarizes the major course themes, highlights from student work and/or discussion posts.
9.3 The instructor provides opportunities for students to reflect on their learning and connect their individual learning goals with the expectations (stated learning objectives and outcomes) of the instructor.

The instructor asks students questions to compare what they can do now, having met the student learning objectives, with what they could do prior to taking the course.

  • As a form of wrap-up, does the instructor ask students to reflect on their learning (e.g., learning journey, reflect on the CLOs and what they have learned)?
  • Does the instructor include a mid-semester and/or end of course reflection?