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Course Name
Quarter/Full
Course code
 Full Semester
 Quarter I
 Quarter II
31/8/2014 – 1/1/2015
31/8/2014 – 30/10/2014
09/11/2014 – 1/1/2015
Coordinator Name
Signature of the Director
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Contents
1
A Full and certified Course Specification Form + Syllabus
2
A Full and certified Course Report Form
3
Samples of Textbook (Theoretical – Practical )
4
Theoretical Exams – Periodical – Verbal - Practical
5
Key Answers for Exams
6
File Statistics ( Enrolled – Passed – Failed ) Students
7
Students Evaluation Forms for the Course
8
9
10
11
12
Samples of Variety Teaching Methods
Students’ Work ( Homework , Quiz , Key Answer ) yearly updated
Models of Media Assistance for Learning (Publications -CDs - Movies)
Course Specification Auditing ( Internal – External )
Office Hours for Teachers
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A Full and certified
Course Specification
Form + Study Plan
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Syllabus
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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The National Commission for Academic Accreditation & Assessment
Course Specifications
(CS)
Institution
Date of Report
College/Department
A. Course Identification and General Information
1. Course title and code:
2. Credit hours
3. Program(s) in which the course is offered.
(If general elective available in many programs indicate this rather than list programs)
4. Name of faculty member responsible for the course
5. Level/year at which this course is offered
6. Pre-requisites for this course (if any)
7. Co-requisites for this course (if any)
8. Location if not on main campus
9. Mode of Instruction (mark all that apply)
Title
Traditional classroom
Blended (traditional and online)
e-learning
Correspondence
Other
Comments:
Apply/Not Apply
Percentage if Applied
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B Objectives
1. What is the main purpose for this course?
2. Briefly describe any plans for developing and improving the course that are being implemented. (e.g.
increased use of IT or web based reference material, changes in content as a result of new research in
the field)
C. Course Description (Note: General description in the form to be used for the Bulletin or
handbook should be attached)
1. Topics to be Covered
List of Topics
No. of
Weeks
Contact Hours
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2. Course components (total contact hours and credits per semester):
Lecture
Tutorial
Laboratory
Practical
Other:
Total
Contact
Hours
Credit
3. Additional private study/learning hours expected for students per week.
4. Course Learning Outcomes in NQF Domains of Learning and Alignment with Assessment Methods
and Teaching Strategy
Course Learning Outcomes, Assessment Methods, and Teaching Strategy work together and are
aligned. They are joined together as one, coherent, unity that collectively articulate a consistent
agreement between student learning, assessment, and teaching.
The National Qualification Framework provides five learning domains. Course learning outcomes
are required. Normally a course has should not exceed eight learning outcomes which align with one
or more of the five learning domains. Some courses have one or more program learning outcomes
integrated into the course learning outcomes to demonstrate program learning outcome alignment.
The program learning outcome matrix map identifies which program learning outcomes are
incorporated into specific courses.
On the table below are the five NQF Learning Domains, numbered in the left column.
First, insert the suitable and measurable course learning outcomes required in the appropriate learning
domains (see suggestions below the table). Second, insert supporting teaching strategies that fit and
align with the assessment methods and intended learning outcomes. Third, insert appropriate
assessment methods that accurately measure and evaluate the learning outcome. Each course learning
outcomes, assessment method, and teaching strategy ought to reasonably fit and flow together as an
integrated learning and teaching process. Fourth, if any program learning outcomes are included in
the course learning outcomes, place the @ symbol next to it.
Every course is not required to include learning outcomes from each domain.
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NQF Learning Domains
And Course Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.1
1.2
2.0
Cognitive Skills
2.1
2.2
3.0
Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility
3.1
3.2
4.0
Communication, Information Technology, Numerical
4.1
4.2
5.0
Psychomotor
Course Teaching
Strategies
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Course Assessment
Methods
5.1
5.2
Suggested Guidelines for Learning Outcome Verb, Assessment, and Teaching
NQF Learning Domains
Suggested Verbs
Knowledge
Cognitive Skills
list, name, record, define, label, outline, state, describe, recall, memorize,
reproduce, recognize, record, tell, write
estimate, explain, summarize, write, compare, contrast, diagram,
subdivide, differentiate, criticize, calculate, analyze, compose, develop,
create, prepare, reconstruct, reorganize, summarize, explain, predict,
justify, rate, evaluate, plan, design, measure, judge, justify, interpret,
appraise
Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility
demonstrate, judge, choose, illustrate, modify, show, use, appraise,
evaluate, justify, analyze, question, and write
Communication, Information
Technology, Numerical
demonstrate, calculate, illustrate, interpret, research, question, operate,
appraise, evaluate, assess, and criticize
Psychomotor
demonstrate, show, illustrate, perform, dramatize, employ, manipulate,
operate, prepare, produce, draw, diagram, examine, construct, assemble,
experiment, and reconstruct
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Suggested verbs not to use when writing measurable and assessable learning outcomes are as follows:
Consider
Maximize
Maintain
Reflect
Continue
Examine
Review
Strengthen
Ensure
Explore
Enlarge
Encourage
Understand
Deepen
Some of these verbs can be used if tied to specific actions or quantification.
Suggested assessment methods and teaching strategies are:
According to research and best practices, multiple and continuous assessment methods are required to verify
student learning. Current trends incorporate a wide range of rubric assessment tools; including web-based student
performance systems that apply rubrics, benchmarks, KPIs, and analysis. Rubrics are especially helpful for
qualitative evaluation. Differentiated assessment strategies include: exams, portfolios, long and short essays, log
books, analytical reports, individual and group presentations, posters, journals, case studies, lab manuals, video
analysis, group reports, lab reports, debates, speeches, learning logs, peer evaluations, self-evaluations, videos,
graphs, dramatic performances, tables, demonstrations, graphic organizers, discussion forums, interviews, learning
contracts, antidotal notes, artwork, KWL charts, and concept mapping.
5. Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During the Semester
Assessment task (e.g. essay, test, group project, examination, speech,
Week Due
Proportion of Total
oral presentation, etc.)
Assessment
Differentiated
1
teaching strategies should be selected to align with the curriculum taught, the needs of students,
and the intended learning outcomes. Teaching methods include: lecture, debate, small group work, whole group
2 small group discussion, research activities, lab demonstrations, projects, debates, role playing, case studies,
and
guest
speakers, memorization, humor, individual presentation, brainstorming, and a wide variety of hands-on
3
student learning activities.
4
5
6
7
8
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D. Student Academic Counseling and Support
1. Arrangements for availability of faculty and teaching staff for individual student consultations and
academic advice. (include amount of time teaching staff are expected to be available each week)
E. Learning Resources
1. List Required Textbooks
2. List Essential References Materials (Journals, Reports, etc.)
3. List Recommended Textbooks and Reference Material (Journals, Reports, etc)
4. List Electronic Materials (eg. Web Sites, Social Media, Blackboard, etc.)
5. Other learning material such as computer-based programs/CD, professional standards or regulations and
software.
F. Facilities Required
Indicate requirements for the course including size of classrooms and laboratories (i.e. number of seats in
classrooms and laboratories, extent of computer access etc.)
1. Accommodation (Classrooms, laboratories, demonstration rooms/labs, etc.)
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2. Computing resources (AV, data show, Smart Board, software, etc.)
3. Other resources (specify, e.g. if specific laboratory equipment is required, list requirements or attach
list)
G Course Evaluation and Improvement Processes
1 Strategies for Obtaining Student Feedback on Effectiveness of Teaching
2 Other Strategies for Evaluation of Teaching by the Program/Department Instructor
3 Processes for Improvement of Teaching
4. Processes for Verifying Standards of Student Achievement (e.g. check marking by an independent
member teaching staff of a sample of student work, periodic exchange and remarking of tests or a sample
of assignments with staff at another institution)
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5 Describe the planning arrangements for periodically reviewing course effectiveness and planning for
improvement.
Faculty or Teaching Staff:
_____________________________________________________________
Signature: _______________________________
____________________
Date Report Completed:
Received by: _____________________________
Dean/Department Head
Signature: _______________________________
Date: _______________
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A Full and
certified
Course Report
Form
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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The National Commission for Academic Accreditation & Assessment
COURSE REPORT
(CR)
For guidance on the completion of this template refer to the NCAAA handbooks or the NCAAA
Accreditation System help buttons.
Institution
Date of Course Report
College/ Department
A. Course Identification and General Information
1. Course title
Code #
Section #
2. Name of course instructor
Location
3. Year and semester to which this report applies.
4. Number of students starting the course?
Students completing the course?
5. Course components (actual total contact hours and credits per semester):
Lecture
Tutorial
Laboratory
Practical
Other:
Total
Contact
Hours
Credit
B. - Course Delivery
1. Coverage of Planned Program
Topics Covered
Planned
Contact
Hours
Actual
Contact
Hours
Reason for Variations if there is a
difference of more than 25% of the
hours planned
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2. Consequences of Non Coverage of Topics
For any topics where the topic was not taught or practically delivered, comment on how significant you
believe the lack of coverage is for the course learning outcomes or for later courses in the program. Suggest
possible compensating action.
Topics (if any) not Fully
Covered
3.
Effected Learning Outcomes
Possible Compensating Action
Course learning outcome assessment.
List course learning outcomes
List methods of assessment
Summary analysis of assessment
results
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Summarize any actions you recommend for improving teaching strategies as a result of evaluations in table
3 above.
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4. Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Strategies for Intended Learning Outcomes set out in the Course
Specification. (Refer to planned teaching strategies in Course Specification and description of Domains of
Learning Outcomes in the National Qualifications Framework)
List Teaching Methods set out in Course
Specification
Were these
Effective?
No
Yes
Difficulties Experienced (if any) in Using
the Strategy and Suggested Action to Deal
with Those Difficulties.
Note: In order to analyze the assessment of student achievement for each course learning outcome,
student performance results can be measured and assessed using a KPI, a rubric, or some grading
system that aligns student work, exam scores, or other demonstration of successful learning.
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C.
Results
1. Distribution of Grades
Letter
Grade
A
Number of
Students
Student
Percentage
Explanation of Distribution of Grades
B
C
D
F
Denied
Entry
In Progress
Incomplete
Pass
Fail
Withdrawn
2. Analyze special factors (if any) affecting the results
3. Variations from planned student assessment processes (if any) (see Course Specifications).
a. Variations (if any) from planned assessment schedule (see Course Specification)
Variation
Reason
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b. Variations (if any) from planned assessment processes in Domains of Learning (see Course Specification)
Variation
Reason
4. Student Grade Achievement Verification (eg. cross-check of grade validity by independent evaluator).
Method(s) of Verification
Conclusion
D. Resources and Facilities
1. Difficulties in access to resources or
facilities (if any)
E.
Administrative Issues
1 Organizational or administrative
difficulties encountered (if any)
F
2. Consequences of any difficulties experienced for student
learning in the course.
2. Consequences of any difficulties experienced for student
learning in the course.
Course Evaluation
1 Student evaluation of the course (Attach survey results report)
a. List the most important recommendations for improvement and strengths
b. Response of instructor or course team to this evaluation
2. Other Evaluation (e.g. by head of department, peer observations, accreditation review, other stakeholders)
a. List the most important recommendations for improvement and strengths
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b. Response of instructor or course team to this evaluation
G. Planning for Improvement
1. Progress on actions proposed for improving the course in previous course reports (if any).
Actions recommended
from the most recent
course report(s)
a.
b.
c.
d.
Actions Taken
Results
Analysis
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2. List what actions have been taken to improve the course (based on previous CR, surveys, independent
opinion, or course evaluation).
3. Action Plan for Improvement for Next Semester/Year
Intended Action Points
Actions Recommended
and Process
Start
Date
Completion
Date
Person
Responsible
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Name of Course Instructor: _______________________________________________________
Signature: ______________________________ Date Report Completed: __________________
Program Coordinator: ___________________________________________________________
Signature: ______________________________ Date Received: _________________________
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Samples of Textbook
(Theoretical –
Practical)
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Theoretical
Exams –
Periodical –
Verbal Practical
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Key Answers
for Exams
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File Statistics
(Enrolled –
Passed –
Failed)
Students
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Students
Evaluation
Forms for the
Course
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Samples of
Variety
Teaching
Methods
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Students’ Work
(Homework, Quiz, Key
Answer) yearly
updated
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Models of Media
Assistance for
Learning (Publications
-CDs - Movies)
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Course
Specification
Auditing
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Course Specification Auditing
Department:
Program:
Course:
Code:
Audited/Evaluated by:
Course
Teaching
Selective/mandatory:
Coordinator:
team:
Year:
Date:
Semester:
Evaluation Elements
and Indicators
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Course specification
according to the approved
format
Identification and general
information completed
(A)
Clarity of the course
purpose \ main outcomes
and linked to the program
purpose \ main outcomes
(B1)
Plans for developments or
changes in
the course briefly
described (B2)
Appropriate and up to
date course
contents/topics and
suitable with its intended
learning outcomes (C1)
Suitable amount of time
and total number of
contact hours intended to
be given for each topic in
the course (C1)
Indicate the total contact
hours intended to be given
in each organizational
arrangement—Lecture,
tutorial, laboratory etc.
(C2)
The intended learning
outcomes of the course
suitable and matched with
the intended learning
outcomes of the program.
(A)
(B)
(C)
Fulfilled
Somewhat
Unfulfilled
Credit hours:
Evidences &
witnesses
Comments\
Recommendations
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Teaching strategies are
variable and achieve
learning outcomes
(Course Matrix)
Student
assessment
methods are variables and
measure the learning
outcomes (Course Matrix)
Distribution of grades and
planned dates appropriate
with the used assessment
tasks (C-5)
Availability of teaching
staff for consultations and
advice include the time
allocation and schedule
(D)
Appropriate and updated
listed textbooks and
references (learning
resources) (E)
Appropriate
accommodation, computer
access, or other resources
for delivery of the course
(F)
Availability of Strategies
for Obtaining Student
Feedback on
Effectiveness of Teaching
(G1)
Availability of other
Strategies for Evaluation
of Teaching (G2)
Availability and
appropriateness of
processes for
improvement of teaching
(G3)
Availability of methods
used to compare standards
of achievement with
standards achieved
elsewhere (G4)
Availability of the process
for reviewing feedback on
the quality of the course
and planning for
improvement (G5)
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Office Hours
for Teachers
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