Curriculum development module - Faculty Development - London ...

• To assess if the curriculum is meeting the needs of learners, community etc
• To measure the cost effectiveness of the curriculum
Some questions to ask when evaluating a course or programme
• Whether the learning objectives are realistic and relevant
• Whether the different parts of the course relate to each other meaningfully
in terms of sequence and organisation
• Whether the subject matter and content is relevant, accurate and up to
date
• Whether the learners’ entry requirements are well defined and at the right
level
• Whether the materials and delivery are pitched at the right level for the
learners at different points in the course
• Whether the balance of teaching and learning methods is appropriate and
whether there is enough time to ensure learning
• Whether teachers have the knowledge and skills required to deliver the
curriculum
• Whether the learning resources that have been identified are adequate,
appropriate and available
See the Evaluating teaching and learning paper for a detailed examination of
educational quality and course evaluation