Context:

Audience: Undergraduate learners enrolled in a high-enrollment mathematics program

Scale: Over 1,000 learners across multiple sections

My Role: Instructional designer and curriculum coordinator

Environment: Higher education, in person classes with online components

Problem:

The existing curriculum lacked consistency across platforms and did not adequately support learner progression through key concepts. Learner performance data and instructor feedback indicated misalignment between learning objectives, assessments, and instructional materials, resulting in uneven learning experiences and outcomes.

Design Approach

I led a curriculum redesign using backward design and ADDIE, focusing on:

• Clarifying program-level and course-level learning outcomes

• Aligning assessments to measurable objectives

• Standardizing core instructional materials while preserving instructor flexibility

• Collaborating closely with faculty, department leadership, and other stakeholders

Regular check-ins and feedback loops ensured alignment and stakeholder buy-in throughout the redesign process.

Solution

The redesigned curriculum included:

• A revised course structure with clearly articulated learning objectives

• Standardized assessments aligned to desired outcomes

• Updated instructional materials to support consistent delivery across sections

• Faculty onboarding and documentation to support adoption

The redesign was piloted across multiple sections and iterated based on early feedback and performance data.

Evaluation and Impact

To evaluate effectiveness, I analyzed learner performance data, instructor feedback, and course completion metrics.

Outcomes included:

• Improved consistency in course delivery across sections

• Increased clarity for instructors and learners

• Data-informed refinements to instructional materials

• Stakeholder support for continued curriculum development

Based on these results, the pilot was approved for continuation and expansion.

Lessons Learned

• Early stakeholder involvement is critical for large-scale curriculum change

• Clear alignment between objectives, assessments, and instruction improves both teaching efficiency and learner experience

• Iterative evaluation enables continuous improvement without disrupting instruction