What does a "curriculum" even mean? How do I start developing or revising?

Learn about using established frameworks to systematically develop or refine curricula that align outcomes, learning experiences, and assessment.

Continuing education credits will be available.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this interactive virtual workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Explain the purpose of using evidence-based curriculum-development frameworks
2. Compare key features of ADDIE, Kern's Six-Step Model, and Backward Design frameworks
3. Design a mock curriculum using appropriate frameworks

Facilitator: Holly West, DHEd, PA-C, DFAAPA
Director, Mentoring Programs - Education
Office of Faculty Development

DATE: September 23, 2026

TIME: 3:30 – 5:00 PM

LOCATION: Virtual

QUESTIONS: facultydevelopment@utmb.edu

Register for the Practical Guide to Curriculum Development session. 

Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, The Office of Interprofessional Continuing Education, The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. As a Jointly Accredited Organization, The Office of Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE), The University of Texas Medical Branch is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards have the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit.

Credits
The Office of Interprofessional Continuing Education, The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ and 1.5 nursing contact hours. Attendees should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.