Alignment of Curriculum Elements at the Course Level : Two Useful Tools
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https://doi.org/10.25007/ajnu.v7n3a204Keywords:
Nawroz University, Alignment, Course Plan, Course Report, Learning Outcomes, Outcome-Based Education, Academic AccreditationAbstract
The paper aims at highlighting the significance of alignment in teaching and learning (T&L) activities and processes. Focus is on alignment issues related to learning outcomes (LOs) and assessment at the course level of an undergraduate program in an outcome-based education (OBE) environment.Two tools commonly used at this level are focused on : the course plan (CP) and the course report (CR), the latter also assisting in providing feedback on the level of delivery and achievement of course LOs (CLOs). The general harmony of the contents of the tools with two academic accreditation criteria and standards is also considered. A number of mapping matrices and blueprints considered to be useful for aligning the various course level curriculum components are compiled to be included as part of the documents of the two tools.
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