Question.942 - Based upon your readings this week and the readings by Grubb, Leaming, Diamond, and Ogunyemi , please respond to the following questions: Question #1:What is a needs assessment and why is it a necessary component of the curriculum development process? Several models for developing a curriculum were discussed in this week’s readings. In your opinion, which model is most appropriate for creating a curriculum for developmental programs? Please justify your selection. (10 points). Question #2:Grubb and Cox (2005) discussed the steps that administrators should follow to improve the developmental education curriculum. Please briefly discuss these steps. Select one of the steps and describe how you, as an administrator, would implement the activity on a college or university campus. Please also discuss the factors that would impact your ability to implement the activity effectively. (10 points).
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