There are essential steps to creating prerequisite modular learning content. These include:

- Defining the learning outcomes
- Choosing the learning and teaching methods to achieve these goals
- Assessing these learning outcomes

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Courses are prerequisite and modular in their nature. Learners have the flexibility of modular learning content while also having an assigned structure to the modules. Learners must progress in a certain order such that the prerequisite knowledge is covered prior to understanding the follow-up modules.

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Donnelly, R., & Fitzmaurice, M. (2005). Designing modules for learning. Emerging issues in the practice of university learning and teaching, 99-110.

Designing modules for learning

- more effect teaching process
- students can learn at their own pace
- increases chances of student participation
- more feedback from practice exercises
- improvements in overall performance

Outcomes of the use of Prerequisite Modular Learning Content

- relating new ideas to previous existing knowledge
- providing clear explanations and base knowledge to students
- structuring to balance the student workload
- providing opportunities for students to pursue topics in depth on their own time
- formative and comprehensive assessment strategy

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