• Am J Pharm Educ · Oct 2011

    A course assessment process for curricular quality improvement.

    • Steven L Peterson, Kristina M Wittstrom, and Mark J Smith.
    • College of Pharmacy, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, 87131-0001, USA.
    • Am J Pharm Educ. 2011 Oct 10; 75 (8): 157.

    ObjectiveTo describe a systematic assessment process that provides continuous improvement in the curriculum, supports faculty development, and enhances student learning outcomes.DesignTeams of faculty members, students, and course instructors conducted course assessments, which consisted of monitoring the delivered instruction for agreement with planned content and course integration within the curriculum, and providing ongoing feedback for improving course content, course management, faculty teaching, and student learning experiences.AssessmentAreas needing improvement were identified and appropriate changes were made. Improvements were achieved in course policy standardization, course integration within the curriculum, faculty teaching behaviors, and student experiences.ConclusionThe curriculum assessment plan provides a structured method of monitoring and delivering continuous quality improvement.

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