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Three applications of the Role Delineation Project 1985 Curriculum Framework
J D McMahon1, C E Bruess, D K Lohrmann
1Health Science Dept., Towson State University, MD 21204.
The Journal of School Health
|September 1, 1987
Summary
Colleges are adopting the Role Delineation Project Curriculum Framework for health education reform. This framework aids in assessing educators and restructuring graduate programs.
Area of Science:
- Health Education
- Curriculum Development
- Higher Education
Background:
- Colleges are increasingly utilizing the Role Delineation Project Curriculum Framework.
- This framework is being applied to both graduate and undergraduate levels for curricular reform.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the implementation of the Role Delineation Project Curriculum Framework at three universities.
- To illustrate how the framework facilitates curriculum revision and program assessment in health education.
Main Methods:
- Case study approach examining curriculum reform efforts at three distinct universities.
- Analysis of how the framework was integrated into assessment, strategic planning, and program restructuring.
Main Results:
- Towson State University used the framework for health educator assessment alongside other standards.
- University of Alabama at Birmingham employed the framework to evaluate health major competencies.
- University of Georgia utilized the framework for strategic planning and graduate education reform.
Conclusions:
- The Role Delineation Project Curriculum Framework provides a foundational structure for health education curriculum reform.
- Despite some gaps in professional development content, the framework is a valuable tool for departmental restructuring and planning.