Curriculum Mapping as a Tool for Continuous Quality Improvement

Abstract

A curriculum map that is embedded in solid educational principles demonstrates how courses are integrated to achieve an intended curriculum. It provides ongoing documentation and analysis as opposed to a brief description for institutional program review as well as periodic programmatic and institutional accreditation. A curriculum map also demonstrates the progression and scaffolding of student learning and knowledge acquisition through an academic program. The curriculum map commonly promotes a shared responsibility for the curriculum and its mandate of preparing students among faculty and staff. This presentation on curriculum mapping will outline an efficient and effective way of providing an evidence-based approach to continuous quality improvement for academic programs in colleges and universities.

Presenters

Paul R. Bowdre
Assistant Provost for Assessment and Institutional Effectiveness, Office of Assessment and Institutional Effectiveness & Assistant Professor, Oakland City University, Indiana, United States

Details

Presentation Type

Virtual Lightning Talk

Theme

Assessment and Evaluation

KEYWORDS

Curriculum mapping, Continuous quality improvement, Program assessment, Accreditation

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