Introduction

What is Aligned Curriculum Design?

Aligned curriculum design occurs when you . . .

  • set a clear target for what graduates will be able to do by the end of the program,
  • design the learning so students are likely to learn to do it, and
  • design assessments that check to see if students can do what you intend.

An aligned curriculum shows why what you offer is a program, rather than electives in another program.


Diagram of the process and flow of Curricular Alignment. Curriculum Goals must align with Assessments which must align with Instruction. All parts must align with the other.


 

This video expands on the Curricular Alignment model above.

 

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