Curriculum mapping is a method to align instruction with desired program goals and student learning outcomes. It can also be used to explore what is taught and how.
The Curriculum Map:
- Documents what is taught and when
- Reveals gaps in the curriculum
- Helps design an assessment plan
Benefits of Curriculum Mapping:
- Improves communication about curriculum among faculty
- Improves program coherence
- Increases the likelihood that students achieve program level outcomes
- Encourages reflective practice
Sample Curriculum Map:
The following sample highlights a completed Cultural Resources Program curriculum map. For additional information, use the Curriculum Mapping Guide to help facilitate your program- level planning.
