Common Sense Curriculum Mapping and Program Evaluation for Online Programs

Common Sense

Curriculum Mapping

and Program

Evaluation for Online

Programs

Colleen Halupa, Ed.D

Overview

 Curriculum Mapping Basics

 Linkage to Program Outcomes and Strategic Plan

 Related SACS standards

 Map a curriculum!

-3 Types of Objectives

Learning Taxonomy

Defines a particular level of knowledge that is to be attained by the student

Bloom’s Taxonomy

Created 1956 by Benjamin Bloom

Updated in the 1990’s by Anderson et al.

Bloom’s Taxonomy:

Knowledge

Knowledge-level

Lowest level in taxonomy

Primary type of objective in initial and lower level courses

Primarily tested by the following assessments:

Multiple choice

True/False

Matching

Bloom’s Taxonomy:

Comprehension

Comprehension is understanding in addition to basic recall

Still lower-level learning

Found in entry level courses (as a step-up from knowledge) and in courses which build on concepts

Multiple choice, -T/F and Matching

Short Answer -Concept Maps

Short Essay

Bloom’s Taxonomy:

Application

Student can use information previously learned to solve problems

Builds from knowledge and comprehension

Mid-level learning

Found in all level courses

Performance labs

Compound multiple choice questions

Papers

Case Studies

Bloom’s Taxonomy: Analysis

Student can

Builds from knowledge, comprehension and application

Mid-level learning

Assessment Methods

Compound multiple choice questions

Essays

Case Studies

Portfolios

Capstone

Bloom’s Taxonomy: Synthesis

Student can create new knowledge based on what was previously learned

Builds from previous level

High-level learning

Found in high level undergrad and graduate courses

Compound multiple choice questions

Essays

Case Studies

Portfolios

Capstone

Thesis

Bloom’s Taxonomy: Evaluation

The student can justify a stand or decision

Builds from previous levels

High-level learning

Found in high level undergrad and graduate courses

Compound multiple choice questions

Essays

Case Studies

Portfolios

Capstone

Thesis

MUST

Know Apply Evaluate

MUST

Link

to

In a Program of Study

Should

support

The Assessment MUST Match

the Objective

WHY?

To ensure the student is not being assessed at:

-A higher level than indicated in objective

A lower level than indicated in objective*

Why?

Best Practice in Face-to-Face and Online Education

Regional Accreditation Requirement

Programmatic Accreditation

SACS Standards Related to

This Concept

SACS 3.6.1 The institution’s post baccalaureate professional degrees are progressively more advanced in academic content than its undergraduate programs

SACS Standards Related to

This Concept

SACS 3.3.1 The institution identifies expected outcomes, assesses the extent to which is achieves these outcomes and provides evidence of improvement in the following areas:

3.3.1.1. Educational programs to include student learning outcomes

SACS Standards Related to

This Concept

SACS 3.4.6 The institution employs sound practices for determining the amount and level of credit awarded for courses regardless of format or mode of delivery

3.4.5 The institution publishes academic policies that adhere to the principles of good educational practice

SACS Standards Related to

This Concept

4.2 The institution’s curriculum is directly related and appropriate to the purpose and goals of the institution and the diplomas, degrees or certificates awarded.

You work at University of Southern Nowhere and are the program director of the B.S. in General Business program. You have been tasked to map your curriculum to meet SACS standards from the assessment level to university strategic plan level. In this exercise you will map one course from your program.

Let’s Map a Sample Curriculum!

The University Of Southern Nowhere’s University Goals are as follows:

1) To produce high quality graduates who meet the needs of the modern workplace. 2) To produce graduates with broad exposure to the liberal arts to develop them powers of written and spoken expression. 3) To increase enrollment 2% per year over the next 5 years.

The University Of Southern Nowhere’s University Goals are as follows:

4) To graduate students who value diversity and inclusion.

5) The university will maintain a retention rate of greater than 85% for freshman students.

6) The university will recruit a diverse population from throughout the U.S. with 30% or more underserved populations.

University of Southern Nowhere’s Mission

The mission of the University of Nowhere is to provide nationally recognized learning opportunities to a diverse population of students in a real-world setting.

University of Southern Nowhere’s Values

Respect: appreciate the contributions of all and value diverse perspectives Excellence: the best in all you do Integrity: honor in all your actions Learning for Life: pursue knowledge to improve yourself and your community

B.S. General Business Program Outcomes: 1. The student will demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills by (1) composing a professional quality business document, (2) preparing and delivering a professional presentation on a business topic, and (3) creating scholarly papers in business topics.

2. The student will demonstrate knowledge of fundamental information technology tools and concepts.

3. The student will exhibit an understanding of ethics and social responsibility.

B.S. General Business Program Outcomes: 4. The student will apply critical thinking skills by solving problems requiring quantitative and/or qualitative analysis.

5. The student will demonstrate an understanding of teamwork as it occurs in business situations. 6. The student will effectively apply knowledge and skills in the functional areas of business.

COURSE: BUSI 3500 Organizational Management and Behavior

Three of the objectives for this course are as follows. At the end of this class students will:

1) Evaluate how the individual roles in team dynamics impact decision-making. 2) Apply the four stages of team formation. 3) Describe important terms and concepts used in business behavioral studies.

SCENARIO QUESTIONS

for each objective

Identify the program outcomes that are supported by the 3 objectives in BUSI 3500

Identify the university goals that are supported by each of the 6 business program outcomes.