Congrats you're an adjunct here's a book.

At one point, I was hired just two days before the start of school to teach a subject I had limited familiarity with. Through my experience of hiring adjuncts in similar situations, I've observed a common challenge faced by new teachers or faculty members. They're often handed a textbook and told the term begins next week—essentially, 'welcome and good luck.'

This initial hurdle tends to lead to the temptation of dividing the book's chapters into weekly segments, hoping it aligns with the learning goals.

However, it's crucial to understand that the book itself doesn't define the learning in a course. Instead, it's essential to create clear learning outcomes for the course.

Start by considering the duration of the term or semester, which typically ranges from 8 to 16 weeks in higher education. Use these learning outcomes as a guide to determine what content should be covered by the final exam.

Next, break down this learning material into measurable segments. The framework below helps assess this split-up learning through quizzes and exams, while also accounting for weeks dedicated to planning and preparation. By dividing the term into manageable sections, the process of constructing the course becomes much more manageable and less overwhelming.