Curriculum evaluation: A crucial component of dietetic programs

The Nominal Group Technique, a brainstorming process emphasizing individual participation rather than group discussion, was used to identify strengths and weaknesses of the Coordinated Undergraduate Program in Dietetics curriculum at Louisiana Tech University. More than 150 ideas were generated in 3...

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Published inJournal of the American Dietetic Association Vol. 78; no. 3; pp. 261 - 263
Main Authors Rhoades, Paula K, Gines, Deon J, Manasco, Penelope K, Schweitzer, John R
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.03.1981
Subjects
Brainstorming
college programs
Curriculum
Curriculum evaluation
dietetics
Dietetics - education
Educational Measurement
Louisiana
needs assessment
problem solving
Self-Evaluation Programs
Universities
workshops
Louisiana
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Summary:The Nominal Group Technique, a brainstorming process emphasizing individual participation rather than group discussion, was used to identify strengths and weaknesses of the Coordinated Undergraduate Program in Dietetics curriculum at Louisiana Tech University. More than 150 ideas were generated in 3 workshops attended by 45 faculty members and students. The 2 highest-ranked program problems were students' needs to practice professional behavior and the need for an improved advanced nutrition course. Based upon workshop suggestions, the faculty is revising curriculum competencies. Thus, periodic curriculum evaluation can help a dietetics program meet its goals and educational objectives.
ISSN:0002-8223
1878-3570
DOI:10.1016/S0002-8223(21)04799-4