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Program Planning and Evaluation in Higher Education. Designing Instructional Plans EAD 877 - 3/12. Instructional Plans. Components How they are put together Strategies for putting plans into action. Learning objectives describe what is to be learned. They provide a
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Program Planning and Evaluation in Higher Education Designing Instructional Plans EAD 877 - 3/12
Instructional Plans • Components • How they are put together • Strategies for putting plans into action
Learning objectives describe what is to be learned. • They provide a FOCUS and DIRECTION for the learner to help them ORGANIZE their own learning.
How are learning objs developed? What is the difference between learning objs and program objectives? Review of Program Objectives Community Ed Speaker, Dr. John Zappala Case Study, Paulo Gordillo Rept on Residence Hall Program, D’Andra Mull Interviews/Intern/ Delphi Agenda for Tonight’s Class
Program Objectives • Focus on the whole program • Reflect what will be learned • Changes from that learning • Operational aspects • Serve as a point of departure for pre- paring learning objectives • Transfer and Evaluation Plan
Examples of a Program Objective To provide: • support for aids patients • training for management personnel • information on new products • a course on program planning
Learning Objectives - KNOW, DO, and FEEL • Acquisition of Knowledge • Enhancement of Cognitive Skills • Development of Psychomotor Skills • Strengthen Problem Solving and Finding Capabilities • Change attitudes, values, beliefs, and feelings
Essential Elements of Learning Objectives • WHO (the learner) • HOW (the action verb) • WHAT (the content) Above 3 are good for Internship Program • Condition (Given a ……) • Standard (With no errors) Last 2 are quantitative
Selecting and Organizing the Content • Provide a framework • Provide for learning activities that allow for transfer • Introduce KEY concepts
Selecting Instructional Strategies • Focus of the learning objectives • Capability of instructor’s use of techniques • Experiences and background of learners • Context
Selecting and Developing Instructional Resources • Resources should enhance learning • Preparation of in-house materials • Purchase from Vendors