Curriculum Development - Part I

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About the Course
Curriculum development is typically student-based, in that the goal of curriculum development is behavioral changes in the student’s performance or behavior. This course will discuss the how to develop a curriculum, the importance of formal learning objectives and describe what is included in a course outline. In addition, the course will discuss the significance of assessment instruction and list the three types of performance rating scales used in student evaluation.

Learning objectives
  • Describe the ISD “systems approach” and the four (4) reasons this methodology is utilized.
  • Discuss the importance of formal “learning objectives.”
  • Explain the “ADDIE” systems approach where each step leads to the next.
  • Describe what is included in a course outline.
  • Discuss the significance of evaluation or assessment in instruction.
  • List three types of performance rating scales used in student evaluation.