COURSE

ORIENTATION GUIDE
Welcome
to
our Class
Course Orientation
* Course Learning Outcomes
* Course Requirements/Outputs
* Grading System/Policy
* Virtual Classroom Policy/
XU Netiquette
Course Orientation
* How to Succeed in the Course
* Consultation Schedule
* Schedule of Activities
* Course Learning Contract and
confidentiality agreement
What is SDL?
Self-Directed
Learning
Self Directed Learning
Self-directed learning is defined as the “process in which
a) individuals take the initiative, with or without the help of
others, in diagnosing their learning needs,
b) formulating goals,
c) identifying human and material resources,
d) choosing and implementing appropriate learning strategies,
e) and evaluating learning outcomes”
Source: University of Illinois Springfield
Activities done to find out my learning needs?
Teacher’s Student’s
* KWL/ Pre Lecture * Do self inventory on
areas you have difficulty
* Diagnostic activities/
Pretests * List topics you think
* Self Assessment you need help
Activities
* When in doubt, ASK/
* Course Orientation on clarify
outputs/outcomes
Activities done as you formulate your goals
Teacher’s Student’s
* Present grading policies * Set target grade/course
* Discuss Class Timeline * Calendar weekly activities
and Output Deadlines
* Revisit goals from time
* Follow up submissions to time

* Give timely feedback * Celebrate simple

achievements
Activities done to identify resources (human & materials)
Teacher’s Student’s Part
* Provide list of resources/ * Identify possible need
references * Properly express this need
* Indicate suport services * Initiate personal steps
* Include Consultation towards this need
schedules * Seek help from designated
* Answers concerns/ office/personel
requests...(Library...)
Activities done to identify learning strategies
Teacher’s
*Clearly indicate the
learning outcomes
* Indicate activities for the
learning outcome/s
* Consider the learner’s
context
Student’s
*Make sure you understand
what is expected after
each
lesson/module
* Device ways/strategies
to understand concepts
* Try some new techniques
to help you maximize
learning
Activities done to evaluate learning outcomes
Teacher’s
* Require variety of outputs
to evaluate
* Follow up submission of
required outputs
* Give timely feedback
* Provide venue for
clarification
Student’s
* Monitor own learning
* Keep personal record of
progress
* Inquire whenever needed
* Review the goals set and
evaluate
* Identify areas to focus
Nature of the
Online Course
 XU-Flexible Learning
Modular Community of Inquiry (CoI)
E Learn Outcomes Based

C3EREA Engagement
Cognitive Presence
Teacher Presence
Assynchronous Sessions Self-Directed Learning
Community of Learners

Scheduled Synchronous Sessions

Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm
Action/Application Reflection Evaluation
Quarter 2
Contract Moodle
Course Orientation Page
 What are
some
Concerns?
Suggested Additional Information
1. Learning Contract and confidentiality agreement form
2. My Personal Weekly Plan
3. My Personal Goals for the Course
4. Rubrics and other Requirements