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. 2011 Oct 10;75(8):157.
doi: 10.5688/ajpe758157.

A course assessment process for curricular quality improvement

Steven L Peterson  1 , Kristina M Wittstrom, Mark J Smith
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A course assessment process for curricular quality improvement

Steven L Peterson et al. Am J Pharm Educ. .

Abstract

Objective: To describe a systematic assessment process that provides continuous improvement in the curriculum, supports faculty development, and enhances student learning outcomes.

Design: Teams of faculty members, students, and course instructors conducted course assessments, which consisted of monitoring the delivered instruction for agreement with planned content and course integration within the curriculum, and providing ongoing feedback for improving course content, course management, faculty teaching, and student learning experiences.

Assessment: Areas needing improvement were identified and appropriate changes were made. Improvements were achieved in course policy standardization, course integration within the curriculum, faculty teaching behaviors, and student experiences.

Conclusion: The curriculum assessment plan provides a structured method of monitoring and delivering continuous quality improvement.

Keywords: curricular improvement; curriculum assessment; evaluation; faculty development; learning outcomes; quality improvement.

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Curricular assessment process designed and implemented by the University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy Curriculum Committee.
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