Open AccessImproving Extension Curriculum Design Using Learner-Centered Templates
Author(s) -
Mary L. Halbleib
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of extension
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1077-5315
pISSN - 0022-0140
DOI - 10.34068/joe.59.04.12
Subject(s) - curriculum , computer science , context (archaeology) , extension (predicate logic) , template , knowledge management , mathematics education , pedagogy , psychology , paleontology , biology , programming language
Extension professionals’ use of learner-centered instructional practices can maximize engagement and more effectively address expressed needs within their diverse communities. The Outcome-Based Extension Education Design and Facilitating Teaching and Learning templates enable educators to effectively implement curricula that identify context-specific learner needs, activities that increase learner engagement, and assessment tasks that gather evidence of essential knowledge construction and skills development. Using these two practical tools, Extension professionals can streamline the creation of compelling and efficacious programs that focus on the intended learning outcomes.