The document outlines NTC's curriculum development and delivery format, which is performance-based. It includes external standards, program outcomes, competencies, performance standards, learning objectives, and varied instructional and assessment activities. Curriculum components like the course outcome summary, performance standards, and performance assessment tasks (PATs) work together to ensure students can demonstrate competency mastery. Instructors prepare students for PATs through learning plans and assessments.
2. NTC Curriculum Development & Delivery Format External Standards DACUM NTC Core Abilities Program Outcomes Course Outcome Summary (COS) Competencies Performance Standards: Conditions and Criteria that outline course PATs Learning Objectives Course Syllabus Institutional Level Course Curriculum Performance Assessment Tasks Instructional Level Course Curriculum Learning Plans Learning Activities Varied methods of instruction to address learning objectives from Course Outcome Summary Assessment Activities Varied methods of assessing student learning including selection of PATs from Course Outcome Summary.
3. Curriculum at NTC is Performance-Based Course-Level Focusis CompetencyDemonstration “By the end of the course, the students will be able to…”
4. NTC Curriculum Development & Delivery Format External Standards DACUM NTC Core Abilities Program Outcomes Course Outcome Summary (COS) Competencies Performance Standards: Conditions and Criteria that outline course PATs Learning Objectives Course Syllabus Institutional Level Course Curriculum Performance Assessment Tasks Instructional Level Course Curriculum Learning Plans Learning Activities Varied methods of instruction to address learning objectives from Course Outcome Summary Assessment Activities Varied methods of assessing student learning including selection of PATs from Course Outcome Summary.
5. Learning Objectives: tell what the student will learn or doin order to demonstrate the competency. Course Outcome Summary (COS) Competencies Learning Objectives The learning side…
6. The learning side… Course Outcome Summary (COS) Competencies Learning Objectives Learning Plans Learning Activities Varied methods of instruction to address learning objectives from Course Outcome Summary Assessment Activities Varied methods of assessing student learning including selection of PATs from Course Outcome Summary. Learning and Assessment Activities: instructional activities that support learning objectives.
7. Examples from the learning side of curriculum: Competency: Arrange travel, transportation, and housing needs. Learning Objective: Describe the typical components included on a business travel itinerary. ------------Instructional Level------------------------------------------------ Learning Plan Activities: *Read chapter 3 pgs 145-156. * Discuss the elements included on a business travel itinerary and review sample itineraries in small groups. * Submit itinerary assignment.
10. Can students demonstrate (through performance)the course competencies? The Assessment side of course design… Performance Standards - Performance Assessment Tasks (PATs) Learning Plan Assessment Activities
11. The Performance Assessment Side of curriculum… External Standards DACUM NTC Core Abilities Program Outcomes Course Outcome Summary (COS) Competencies Performance Standards: Conditions and Criteria that outline course PATs Learning Objectives Course Syllabus Institutional Level Course Curriculum Performance Assessment Tasks Instructional Level Course Curriculum Learning Plans Learning Activities Varied methods of instruction to address learning objectives from Course Outcome Summary Assessment Activities Varied methods of assessing student learning including selection of PATs from Course Outcome Summary.
12. COS Performance Standards Performance Standards identify HOW the competency is assessed! Conditions - identify the common Performance Assessment Tasks Criteria- identify how the common Performance Assessment Task will be evaluated
14. Performance Standards Example: Condition: You will demonstrate your competence by creating a travel itinerary for a given scenario. Criteria: Your performance will be successful when: -Itinerary includes name of traveler -Itinerary includes ground transportation instructions to the hotel Etc…
15. NTC Curriculum Development & Delivery Format External Standards DACUM NTC Core Abilities Program Outcomes Course Outcome Summary (COS) Competencies Performance Standards: Conditions and Criteria that outline course PATs Learning Objectives Course Syllabus Institutional Level Course Curriculum Performance Assessment Tasks Instructional Level Course Curriculum Learning Plans Learning Activities Varied methods of instruction to address learning objectives from Course Outcome Summary Assessment Activities Varied methods of assessing student learning including selection of PATs from Course Outcome Summary.
16. Performance Assessment Tasks PATs demonstrate competency mastery! A PAT includes: COS Performance Standards criteria PLUS Specific directions for students and instructors.
