Center for Institutional Effectiveness

Fall 2013 Workshop Series

September 18 th, 19th & 23rd

Keep It Simple, Please

A visual representation of the STRUCTURE of program curriculum:

• Used to chart program courses, syllabi, classroom activities, and

assessments as they relate to the intended PROGRAM LEARNING

GOAL/OUTCOMES.

What is a Curriculum Map?

To increase curriculum awareness:

• Allows a program to be looked at in a holistic way

• Examines the level beyond individual courses – are we providing appropriate conditions for students to achieve intended program learning outcomes?

To create a visual representation (matrix) of a program’s curriculum to:

• Align the sequence of instruction with desired program goals /outcomes

• Determine where there are gaps in the curriculum

• Identify where student learning can be assessed

Why Create a Curriculum Map?

To document and demonstrate the coherence of program curricula to accreditors, students, parents, colleagues, and legislators

Shows :

• coherence in sequencing

• Increasing complexity

• Linkages between and among program components

Why Are Program Curriculum Maps Needed?

Curriculum

Instruction Assessment

Program Learning Outcome 1

Program Learning Outcome 2

Program Learning Outcome 3

Program Learning Outcome 4

Class 1 X X

Class 2 X X

Class 3 X X X

Class 4 X X

Basic Curriculum Map

Required Courses

Program Learning Outcome 1

Program Learning Outcome 2

Program Learning Outcome 3

Program Learning Outcome 4

Program Learning Outcome 5

Course 1 I I

Course 2 R I I

Course 3 I

Course 4 R I

Course 5 I,R,M I I

Course 6 M (final project)

Course 7 M (Exam, class presentation)

Bergen’s Template I = Introduced R = Reinforced M = Mastered

• Norfolk State University, 2010

• North Carolina State College, 2009

• University of Connecticut

• Community College of Philadelphia

References