Faculty Resources

Dearest Faculty members,

We are so happy to embark on the journey of curriculum buidling together.

You will find everything you need to know and more on this ressource page, we prepared with love to support you on this journey :

• The training vidéo with times stamps and takeaways
•  Detailed steps on the curriculum creation journey.
• A downloadable ressource section

00:00 Introduction to Bindu's Program Design Training

• Overview of the training
• Purpose of curriculum development at Bindu

02:01 Overview of Bindu's Master's Degree Program

• Core curriculum subjects and Specialization options
• Three-year curriculum overview: Coursework in years 1 and 2, practicum and impact projects in year 3.

09:06 Competency-Based Curriculum Development

• Key principles of CBE: professional standards, skill embodiment, learner-centered outcomes
• Importance of developing competencies over merely transferring knowledge

13:11 Steps to Building a Competency-Based Curriculum

• Needs assessment
• Defining competencies (knowledge, skills, attitudes)
• Curriculum design based on competencies
• Instructional methods
• Staff and faculty development
• Implementation and continuous review

20:09 Practical Example: Yoga Therapy Department

• Year-by-year breakdown of competencies for Yoga Therapy specialization
• Learning categories and specific competencies for year 1, 2, and 3
• Learning experiences and output expectations for students

37:52 Using AI for Curriculum Design

• How to use AI tools like ChatGPT to streamline curriculum design
• Tips on generating competencies and refining learning outcomes using AI

46:59 Designing Learning Experiences

• Aligning learning experiences with competencies
• Different teaching methodologies (project-based, play-based, challenge-based)
• Creating a framework to track student engagement and learning

55:29 Conclusion and Next Steps

00:00 Introduction to Bindu's Program Design Training

• Overview of the training
• Purpose of curriculum development at Bindu

02:01 Overview of Bindu's Master's Degree Program

• Core curriculum subjects and Specialization options
• Three-year curriculum overview: Coursework in years 1 and 2, practicum and impact projects in year 3.

09:06 Competency-Based Curriculum Development

• Key principles of CBE: professional standards, skill embodiment, learner-centered outcomes
• Importance of developing competencies over merely transferring knowledge

13:11 Steps to Building a Competency-Based Curriculum

• Needs assessment
• Defining competencies (knowledge, skills, attitudes)
• Curriculum design based on competencies
• Instructional methods
• Staff and faculty development
• Implementation and continuous review

20:09 Practical Example: Yoga Therapy Department

• Year-by-year breakdown of competencies for Yoga Therapy specialization
• Learning categories and specific competencies for year 1, 2, and 3
• Learning experiences and output expectations for students

37:52 Using AI for Curriculum Design

• How to use AI tools like ChatGPT to streamline curriculum design
• Tips on generating competencies and refining learning outcomes using AI

46:59 Designing Learning Experiences

• Aligning learning experiences with competencies
• Different teaching methodologies (project-based, play-based, challenge-based)
• Creating a framework to track student engagement and learning

55:29 Conclusion and Next Steps

STEP by STEP to building the Curriculum

Here is a recap of the next steps in building the Bindu Master Curriculum. We are currently working on step 1.

STEP 1 - to be finalized by mid-november.

• Conduct a Needs Assessment

  • Identify the competencies required in your specialized field.
  • Research industry trends and gaps to define key skills your graduates should have.

• Develop Competencies

  • Define the knowledge, skills, and attitudes students should acquire by the end of the program.
  • Group competencies into categories related to your field of expertise.

Step 2 - 1st Trimester 2025

• Design Curriculum

  • Create a framework for each cycles (trimesters)
  • Map competencies to specific courses and learning experiences.
  • Ensure alignment with the overall mission of the program.

Step 3 - by June 2025

• Create Learning Experiences for Trimester 1

  • Design practical, experiential learning activities that help students embody the competencies.
  • Use various teaching methods (interactive projects, group work, etc.) to enhance learning.

• Assess Competencies  for Trimester 1

  • Develop assessments that allow students to demonstrate mastery through projects, presentations, or portfolios.
  • Move away from traditional exams toward competency demonstrations.

Recommendations :

We recommend that you leverage AI Tools :

• Use AI tools like ChatGPT to brainstorm lesson plans, design competencies, and refine teaching materials.
• Customize AI inputs to reflect the specific needs of your department and students. 

Collaborate with the Team :

• Work with Vanina who will be coordinating curriculum design and Suzanne who will review and provide support.
• Reach out and ask questions.
• Submit your competencies and course structure for review.

We will work on a Continuous Improvement as we will be teaching the Masters:

• Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of the curriculum.
• Gather feedback from students and faculty to make necessary adjustments.
• Align teaching outcomes with industry standards and evolving trends.