Defining and Developing Curricula in the Context of Cooperative Extension

Effective curricula are considered to be the cornerstone of successful programming in Extension. However, there is no universal operationalized definition of the term "curriculum" as it applies to Extension. Additionally, the development of curricula requires a systematic process that take...

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Published in:Journal of extension 2017-04, Vol.55 (2)
Main Authors: Smith, Martin H, Worker, Steven M, Meehan, Cheryl L, Schmitt-McQuitty, Lynn, Ambrose, Andrea, Brian, Kelley, Schoenfelder, Emily
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Curriculum Development
Curriculum Evaluation
Extension Education
Learning Theories
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Summary:Effective curricula are considered to be the cornerstone of successful programming in Extension. However, there is no universal operationalized definition of the term "curriculum" as it applies to Extension. Additionally, the development of curricula requires a systematic process that takes into account numerous factors. We provide an operational definition of "curriculum" by describing the parts of a curriculum, discussing the organization of those elements, and recommending theoretical frameworks that complement the learn-by-doing approach used in Extension. We also describe strategies to guide curriculum development, adaptation, and evaluation that will help advance the potential of Extension curricula to achieve their intended outcomes. [Additional support in the preparation of this article was provided by Ramona Carlos, Haylie Canfield, and Taylor Gullikson.]
ISSN:1077-5315
0022-0140
1077-5315
DOI:10.34068/joe.55.02.22