2010 asccc curriculum institute santa clara marriott july 8-10, 2010 the basic map: course outlines...

2010 ASCCC Curriculum InstituteSanta Clara Marriott • July 8-10, 2010

The Basic Map: Course OutlinesHigh quality course outlines are the foundations of quality syllabi, teaching, and learning. How can local curriculum committees ensure that the curriculum development and review process can minimize discussions about compliance and maximize discussions about quality instruction and student success?

• Richard Mahon, Curriculum Committee, ASCCC• Kathy O’Connor, Santa Barbara City College• Pamela Watkins, LA Habor College, Curriculum Committee

o Key References: The Course Outline of Record: A Curriculum Reference Guide (2008) & Stylistic Considerations in Writing Course Outlines of Record (1998)


Course Outlines: Authorities

Authorities governing curriculum:• Title 5 Regulations: aid or obstacle?• Accreditation Standards• Articulation AgreementsTypes of Curriculum: (1) Credit, (2) noncredit,

(3) contract ed, (4) community ed,



Academic Freedom: “In order to assure the academic integrity of the teaching-learning process, the institution uses and makes public governing board- adopted policies on academic freedom and responsibility, student academic honesty, and specific institutional beliefs or worldviews.” (ACCJC 2002 Standards II.A.7)



AAUP (partial): “Teachers are entitled to freedom in the classroom in discussing their subject, but they should be careful not to introduce into their teaching controversial matter which has no relation to their subject.[2] Limitations of academic freedom because of religious or other aims of the institution should be clearly stated in writing at the time of the appointment.[3].”


Course Outlines: Basic Questions

Fundamental questions about courses & programs:

• Mission appropriate?• Basic Skills, CTE, Transfer• Meets need appropriate to college mission?• What is an “integrated” course outline?


Course Outlines: Standards

Grading Policy • Units • IntensityPrerequisites

Basic skills requirementDifficultyLevel

Assignment to Discipline (see also later breakout session)


Course Outlines: Standards

Catalog Description (Long & Short)How often (and in what format) should a catalog be published?Who provides Catalog Rights?


Course Outlines: Objectives

Objectives? Student Learning Outcomes?How many is enough? How many are too many? Critical Thinking—is “knowledge enough”?Bloom’s Taxonomy

Course Content/TopicsHow many?Creating Flexibility in CORsIntegration?


Course Outlines: Methods of Instruction

Methods of Instruction:Are checkboxes your friend?Must all faculty use the same methods?

Integration?


Course Outlines: Methods of Evaluation

Methods of Evaluation“Essays, Skills Demonstration, Problem Solving”Must all faculty use the same methods?Attendance?

Integration?


Course Outlines: Sample Assignments

Sample Assignments:

Sample Essay AssignmentsSample Skills DemonstrationsSample Problem Solving

Integration?


Course Outlines: Texts

Required & representative texts

Must faculty use a text listed on the COR?Open Educational ResourcesAre there good reasons to impose text selection on faculty?


Course Outlines: Other Issues

Modes of Delivery (hybrid, online, etc.)Academic Calendar & Class SizeArticulation DeadlinesNoncredit, contract & community ed

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