Section: 5. How can I adapt my course duration? | Guidelines for TEACHERS supporting the design of innovative strategies for interprofessional teaching and learning

Section outline

The duration of a course has a strong influence on its design, pacing, and facilitation strategies. Shorter courses require efficiency, clear prioritization, and rapid engagement, while longer courses allow for gradual development, deeper inquiry, and more autonomous learning. In the TEAMCARE approach, adapting to course duration ensures that learners remain engaged, motivated, and supported regardless of the available timeframe.

The following scenarios illustrate how to adjust course design according to different time constraints in online-blended courses environments.
- Select activity Scenario 5A – For shorter courses
  
  Scenario 5A – For shorter courses Page
- Select activity Scenario 5B – For longer courses
  
  Scenario 5B – For longer courses Page

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