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DACUM TRAINING PROGRAM
The key to
creating learner-centered curricula
DACUM (Developing a Curriculum) is a training program designed to assist educators, trainers, and subject matter experts in developing comprehensive and effective curricula for specific occupations or industries.
The DACUM training program offers a systematic approach to curriculum development, focusing on identifying essential tasks, knowledge, skills, and attributes for success in a particular job or field.
The Alabama HBCU Consortium has 16 trained facilitators in the DACUM process. This process is intended to be used immediately in Alabama as a method to help Alabama businesses, institutions, and government agencies with job analysis and curriculum development. Here’s a a brief working explanation:
- Get a Group of Experts: First, you gather a group of experts who understand a particular job or occupation really well. These experts could be people who are currently working in that job.
- Create a Chart: You draw a big chart on a board or paper. At the top, you write the job title you want to learn about, like “Electrician” or “Chef.”
- List All the Tasks: The experts in the group start talking about all the things they do in that job. For example, an electrician might say they “install wires” or “fix electrical problems.” Each of these tasks is listed on the chart.
- Group and Organize: You group similar tasks together. For example, tasks like “installing wires” and “connecting electrical components” might be grouped under “Electrical Installation.”
- Decide on Importance: The experts then decide how important each task is. Some tasks are done more often or are more critical than others.
- Create a Profile: After discussing and organizing all the tasks, you end up with a profile of the job. This profile shows what tasks are important and what skills and knowledge are needed to do the job well.
- Use for Education and Training: This profile is very helpful for creating training programs, classes, or educational materials for people who want to learn that job. It ensures that they are learning the most important things.
In simple terms, the DACUM process is like making a big to-do list for a job with the help of experts. This list helps teachers and trainers know what to teach and helps students and workers understand what they need to learn to do the job right.
Any Alabama business, institution, or for profit/non-profit organization interested in learning more and/or utilizing this service should contact the Alabama HBCU Consortium.
