In the latest episode of Teaching Tips, Joshua Sugata and Mark Trollinger discuss the unique structure of GCU’s collaboratively created, centrally managed curriculum. Instructional Designer Ryan Hughes and Curriculum Developer Katherine Burton explain how the courses are created, the curriculum is designed, and assignments are developed through input from the faculty and the College. This process not only ensures the list of requirements the College requires are incorporated into every class, but also creates consistency in learning objectives and outcomes regardless of the modality. Tune in to learn more about this unique approach to GCU’s curriculum and how to address the situation if you encounter issues in your classroom.

Featured Guest Info:

Katherine Burton began working at GCU in October 2018 as a curriculum developer for the Colangelo College of Business and the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions, and she recently became the lead curriculum developer for the CONHCP team in October 2019. Katherine studied history and social science at Brigham Young University and the University of Chicago for her undergraduate and graduate studies.

Ryan Hughes began working as an Instructional Designer in the Curriculum Design and Development (CDD) department at GCU in May 2010. Now, as a part of GCE, he works on program and course development projects primarily for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Ryan has a B.A. in English Literature and a M.Ed. in Educational Technology (Instructional Design), both from Arizona State University.