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EDS547 CURRICULUM EVALUATION

Course Objectives

Students completing this course are expected to;

1. Comprehend the basic principles of measurement and evaluation

2.. Comprehend program evaluation research, and models that relate to evaluation research

3. Analyze purposes and processes of curriculum evaluation prospective, trends, and models

4. Analyze various curriculum evaluation studies and discuss the evaluation approach.

5. Propose evaluation models appropriate for the evaluation purpose, educational program and context,

6. Demonstrate interest in curriculum advancement as a field of study.

Course Content

Theory and research related to curriculum/program evaluation. Study and analysis of various standards and models in curriculum/program evaluation. Application of research designs in evaluation process.

Course Learning Outcomes

1.1. Interpret each principle in relation to its use in practice.

1.2. Comprehend basic, concepts related to measurement, evaluation and curriculum evaluation.

2.1. Identify differ approaches to evaluation research.

2.1. Compare evaluation models that reflect different approaches in evaluation research.

2.2. Compare and contrast the given concepts related to measurement, evaluation and curriculum evaluation

3.1. Explain the main constituents of each evaluation trend and models

3.1. Select and propose evaluation models appropriate for the evaluation purpose, educational program and context,

4.1. Identify the strengths and weaknesses of a given curriculum evaluation study

4.2. Suggest alternative approaches to the evaluation purpose

5.1. Design an evaluation plan for a given purpose

5.2. Proposes appropriate evaluation models and procedures for a requested curriculum evaluation study.

6.1. Share new publications related to program evaluation in your field.

6.2. Demonstrate interest in presenting studies related to curriculum evaluation and improvement.

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