Course Details

EDHE 795 Overview

The course is designed to be an introduction to the development and management of the curriculum, instruction, and assessment within contemporary institutions of higher education for a complete understanding of the interrelatedness of these three components in effective teaching and learning. Interest in these topics has increased as colleges and universities have come under increasing pressure to demonstrate the effectiveness of their programs and to make themselves more accountable to a variety of internal and external constituencies. The focus is on curriculum development with attention to academic and curricular planning. In addition, selecting and utilizing instructional strategies geared toward adult learners will be examined. It also provides an overview of the assessment of student learning outcomes in a higher education setting.