The digital content industry is flourishing as a result of the rapid development of technology and the widespread use of computer networks. As has been reported, the market size of the global e-learning (i.e., distance education and telelearning) will reach USD 49.6 billion in 2014. However, to retain and/or increase the market share associated…

This paper builds upon prior work that described the relevance of the IS 2002 model curriculum for ABET accreditation. The authors previously grouped the IS 2002 learning units by the ABET core curriculum areas for information systems. The most recent ABET guidelines emphasize assessment of program learning outcomes and alignment of these outcomes…

Regardless of your stage at implementing the design tools and using the improved template for Understanding by Design[R] (UbD), this companion to "The UbD Guide to Creating High-Quality Units" is essential for taking your work to a higher plane. This volume features a set of hands-on modules containing worksheets, models, and self-assessments that…

A model was developed to find out whether teachers can predict the success of their students on a specific test. Implications for curriculum development and changes in classroom instruction are discussed. (RB)

Provides an objective critique of Outcome-Based Education (OBE) as a reform strategy and a curriculum process, based on a literature review and experience in North Carolina schools. OBE is theoretically narrow, but charges concerning OBE's technocratic, uncaring orientation lack foundation. The curriculum process allows teacher participation. OBE…

A tongue-in-cheek look at methods used for curriculum development by many colleges and universities compares the process to two others: destruction of trees and trial by ordeal. Forests are destroyed to produce large quantities of paper for printing of curricula in many versions, followed by Kafkaesque committee scrutiny. (MSE)

Presents a model for curriculum selection which will assist the teacher in making well-grounded curricular decisions. The model incorporates Desired Outcome Validity, Student Related Validity, Intellectual Support Validity, and syllogistic reasoning. (KC)

The author argues that a single major model of curriculum development dominates educators. (GW)

Speech presented at the 54th annual NASSP Convention. An annotated bibliography is appended. (EJS)

The model described here attempts to provide professional staff members with a framework for meeting locally identified affective goals or needs. Suggestions are made concerning how to develop classroom activities, accompanying teaching strategies, and criteria for satisfactory completion of each activity. Faculty members develop plans by working…

Using a three-part definition of Competency Based Education (competency identification, criteria level, and assessment), five steps for a competency based program development model are proposed and discussed. The steps are: (1) assess the need for such a program, specify the role or performance to which it will be directed and probable…

This model allows competency statements to be categorized on the basis of a pharmacist's interaction with various persons and organizations, including physicians, patients, nurses, the pharmacy, and the community. (LBH)

Argues that, in implementing non-traditional assessment methods, educators should first determine the significant learning outcomes of courses and whether the methods are right for those outcomes. Presents a three-step process for designing and implementing the right set of assessments and describes two examples illustrating the use of the…

This book is designed to meet the needs of experts working on curriculum planning and evaluation throughout the world, with special attention to the needs of developing countries. It presents both a model for curriculum evaluation and practical guidelines for evaluating new instructional materials. Part 1 contains a single chapter that briefly…

A multi-variable curricular model is applied to a total baccalaureate curriculum revision. The objectives of the evaluation, methods, and sources are given. The model can be used to examine how much additional power in decision making was gained by each set of variables at the model. (Author)