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An Experiential Approach to Benchmarking Curriculum
Author(s) -
Grandzol John R.,
Grandzol Christian J.
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
decision sciences journal of innovative education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.52
H-Index - 19
eISSN - 1540-4609
pISSN - 1540-4595
DOI - 10.1111/j.1540-4609.2011.00324.x
Subject(s) - benchmarking , curriculum , experiential learning , variety (cybernetics) , strengths and weaknesses , computer science , process (computing) , emergent curriculum , curriculum mapping , curriculum development , mathematics education , knowledge management , medical education , pedagogy , psychology , business , medicine , marketing , artificial intelligence , social psychology , operating system
Continuous curriculum improvement derives from a variety of perspectives, opportunities, and approaches. In this brief, we describe a process that facilitated student participation in curriculum development. We took our Supply Chain Management students to a regional conference affiliated with APICS and had them assess their knowledge readiness compared to professional standards. We used these data to identify our curriculum's strengths and weaknesses and to encourage faculty collaboration to adjust it accordingly. Our approach can be generalized to any academic discipline.