Educator Edge: Curriculum Design: Bridging Program & Course Outcomes-Bridging Outcomes

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The presentation focuses on bridging program and course outcomes in academic settings. It explains the differences between program and course outcomes, emphasizing the importance of defining and aligning these goals. Program outcomes describe what students will achieve by the end of their academic program, while course outcomes focus on specific knowledge and skills gained in individual courses. The video discusses how to break down program outcomes into course-level outcomes, emphasizing the progression from introduction to mastery. Curriculum mapping is highlighted as a tool to ensure alignment with standards and program goals, while also identifying areas for improvement or revision. The presenter touches on evaluation methods at both course and program levels, emphasizing the need for a strategic approach to curriculum revision based on factors such as duplication, omissions, stakeholder input, and evolving profession expectations.

Keywords

program outcomes

course outcomes

curriculum mapping

academic alignment

evaluation methods

curriculum revision