1. Updating Curriculum to Support Learning Davidson County Community College May, 2011

2. Model for Updating Curriculum to Improve Teaching and Learning Write TeachAssess Improve Write the Outcomes Improve the Curriculum Teach to the Outcomes Assess The Outcomes

3. Model for Updating Curriculum to Improve Teaching and Learning StageDescription Define the desired student learning outcomes using action verbs and different levels of critical thinking. Create the learning activities that provide the opportunities for students to meet learning outcomes. Assess student progress to ensure that the student learning outcome has been met. Evaluate tests to determine if they measure outcomes. Use the result of assessment to make improvement in the curriculum to improve teaching and learning. Write Teach Assess Improve

4. Module Four Improving Teaching and Learning: Closing the Loop Davidson County Community College May, 2011

5. Faculty Outcomes 1.Discuss the components of a Curriculum Standard 2.Analyze SLO assessment data and suggest curriculum revisions to improve teaching and learning. 3.Recall the process to: a.Add a new course to a curriculum b.Revise the current curriculum standard c.Revise SLOs and assessment methods d.Change a prerequisite at the local and state level Faculty Outcomes 1.Discuss the components of a Curriculum Standard 2.Analyze SLO assessment data and suggest curriculum revisions to improve teaching and learning. 3.Recall the process to: a.Add a new course to a curriculum b.Revise the current curriculum standard c.Revise SLOs and assessment methods d.Change a prerequisite at the local and state level

6. Closing the Loop Stage Four: Closing the Loop How do I use the results to improve teaching and learning? Improve

7. Cycle for Improving Teaching and Learning Develop, modify, or review a curriculum, course, program, or service. Develop or modify Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) Design & Measure Student Learning as a result of the Curriculum, Course, or Program Collect, discuss, and analyze data. Determine refinements based on outcomes data. Closing the Assessment Loop

8. SACS & OUTCOME ASSESSMENT * CS 3.3.1 The institution identifies expected outcomes, assesses whether it achieves these outcomes, and provides evidence of improvement based on analysis of the results in each of the following areas:  3.3.1.1 educational programs, to include student learning outcomes  3.3.1.2 administrative support services  3.3.1.3 educational support services

9. SACS & OUTCOME ASSESSMENT * CS 3.5.1 The institution identifies college- level general education competencies and demonstrates that graduates have attained them.

10. Document Your Work! “If you didn’t document it, it never happened…”

11. Closing the Loop: Assessment/Assignment Worksheet PLO or SLO #1 Assessments or Assignments used to assess the Program Learning Outcome or Student Learning Outcomes  Assignments based on rubrics (essays/reports, projects, performance analysis  Item analysis of exams, quizzes, problem sets, etc.  Direct Observation of performances, structured practices or drills, practical exams, small group work  Student Self-Assessment (reflective journals, surveys)  Classroom Assessment Techniques (CATS)  Capstone projects  Portfolios  Student Satisfaction Survey  Other

12. Closing the Loop Result and Improvement Worksheet What did you learn from the assessment #1 Action Plan  Conduct further assessment related to the outcomes  No changes made to the assessment or outcome  Use new or revised teaching method (i.e. more use of group work, new lecture format, more visuals  Develop new methods of evaluating student work such as ….  Plan or purchase of new equipment or supplies needed for modified student activities  Make changes in staffing plans (i.e. modify job descriptions, request for new positions)  Engage in professional development about best practices for this type of activity  Revise the course syllabus or topics in the course

13. Matrix of Program Outcomes, Assessments, Results and Improvements for (type program name here) Program Outcome AssessmentsResultsImprovements A. B. C. D. E. F.

14. Curriculum Description Curriculum Requirements* I.General Education. Degree programs must contain a minimum of 15 semester hours including at least one course from each of the following areas: humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural sciences/mathematics. II.Major Hours. AAS, diploma, and certificate programs must include courses which offer specific job knowledge and skills. III.Other Required Hours. A college may include courses to meet graduation or local employer requirements in a certificate, diploma, or associate in applied science program.

15. AASDiplomaCertificate Minimum General Education Hours 1560 Minimum Major Hours 493012 Other Required Hours 0-70-40-1 Total Semester Hours Credit (SHC) 64-7636-4812-18

16. Major Hours Core. The subject/course core is comprised of subject areas and/or specific courses which are required for each curriculum program. Concentration (if applicable). A concentration of study must include a minimum of 12 semester hours credit from required subjects and/or courses. Other Major Hours. Other major hours must be selected from prefixes listed on the curriculum standard. A maximum of 9 semester hours of credit may be selected from any prefix listed, with the exception of prefixes listed in the core or concentration..

17. Health Information Technology A45360 AASDipCert Minimum Major Hours Required 49 SHC30 SHC12 SHC A.CORE Courses required for the diploma are designated with * 42-49 SHC24 SHC REQUIRED COURSES: HIT110Fundamentals of HIM 3 SHC *HIT112Health Law and Ethics 3 SHC *HIT114Health Data Sys/Standards 3 SHC HIT210Healthcare Statistics 3 SHC *HIT211ICD Coding 4 SHC *HIT214CPT/Other Coding Systems 2 SHC HIT216Quality Management 2 SHC HIT280Professional Issues 2 SHC *MED121Medical Terminology I 3 SHC *MED122Medical Terminology II 3 SHC *BIO271Pathophysiology 3 SHC or *HIT226Principles of Disease 3 SHC

18. Health Information Technology A45360 AASDipCert Minimum Major Hours Required49 SHC30 SHC12 SHC A.CORE Courses required for the diploma are designated with * 42-49 SHC24 SHC REQUIRED SUBJECT AREAS: ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY. Select one sequence: BIO165 Anatomy and Physiology I 4 SHC & BIO166 Anatomy and Physiology II 4 SHCor BIO168 Anatomy and Physiology I 4 SHC & BIO169 Anatomy and Physiology II 4 SHC MANAGEMENT. Select one: BUS 135 Principles of Supervision 3 SHC BUS 137 Principles of Management 3 SHC HIT 218 Mgmt Principles in HIT 3 SHC DIRECTED PRACTICE. Select 1-8 SHC: HIT 122 Prof Practice Exp I 1 SHC *HIT 124 Prof Practice Exp II 1 SHC *HIT 222 Prof Practice Exp I 2 SHC HIT 224 Prof Practice Exp IV 2 SHC B.CONCENTRATION (Not applicable)

19. Health Information Technology A45360 AASDipCert Minimum Major Hours Required49 SHC30 SHC12 SHC C.OTHER MAJOR HOURS To be selected from the following prefixes: BIO, BUS, CIS, COE, CSC, CTS, DBA, HIT, HSC, MED, and OST Foreign language courses (including ASL) that are not designated as approved other major hours may be included in all programs up to a maximum of 3 semester hours of credit.

20. A Plan for Assessing Expected Learning Outcomes Course Title/NumberInstructor: Spring 2011 Learning Outcome : At the completion of this course the student should be able to How will this expected learning outcome be assessed? What methods will you use to measure students’ mastery of this outcome? If these assessments show deficiencies in students’ mastery of this expected learning outcome, what are your plans for improving student learning related to this outcome?