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Updating Curriculum to Support Learning. Davidson County Community College May, 2011. Model for Updating Curriculum to Improve Teaching and Learning. Improve the Curriculum. Write the Outcomes. Teach to the Outcomes. Assess The Outcomes. Model for Updating Curriculum to
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Updating Curriculum to Support Learning Davidson County Community College May, 2011
Model for Updating Curriculum to Improve Teaching and Learning Improve the Curriculum Write the Outcomes Teach to the Outcomes Assess The Outcomes
Model for Updating Curriculum to Improve Teaching and Learning Improve Write Assess Teach
Module Four Improving Teaching and Learning: Closing the Loop Davidson County Community College May, 2011
Faculty Outcomes • Discuss the components of a Curriculum Standard • Analyze SLO assessment data and suggest curriculum revisions to improve teaching and learning. • Recall the process to: • Add a new course to a curriculum • Revise the current curriculum standard • Revise SLOs and assessment methods • Change a prerequisite at the local and state level
Stage Four: Closing the Loop Improve How do I use the results to improve teaching and learning?
Develop or modify Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) Develop, modify, or review a curriculum, course, program, or service. Determine refinements based on outcomes data. Closing the Assessment Loop Design & Measure Student Learning as a result of the Curriculum, Course, or Program Collect, discuss, and analyze data. Cycle for Improving Teaching and Learning
SACS & OUTCOME ASSESSMENT • *CS 3.3.1 The institution identifies expected outcomes, assesses whether it achieves these outcomes, and provides evidence of improvement based on analysis of the results in each of the following areas: • 3.3.1.1 educational programs, to include student learning outcomes • 3.3.1.2 administrative support services • 3.3.1.3 educational support services
SACS & OUTCOME ASSESSMENT • *CS 3.5.1 The institution identifies college-level general education competencies and demonstrates that graduates have attained them.
Document Your Work! “If you didn’t document it, it never happened…”
Curriculum Description Curriculum Requirements* I. General Education. Degree programs must contain a minimum of 15 semester hours including at least one course from each of the following areas: humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural sciences/mathematics. II. Major Hours. AAS, diploma, and certificate programs must include courses which offer specific job knowledge and skills. III. Other Required Hours. A college may include courses to meet graduation or local employer requirements in a certificate, diploma, or associate in applied science program.
Major Hours • Core. The subject/course core is comprised of subject areas and/or specific courses which are required for each curriculum program. • Concentration (if applicable). A concentration of study must include a minimum of 12 semester hours credit from required subjects and/or courses. • Other Major Hours. Other major hours must be selected from prefixes listed on the curriculum standard. A maximum of 9 semester hours of credit may be selected from any prefix listed, with the exception of prefixes listed in the core or concentration..
