All degree programs at the UHM are designed to achieve programmatically defined student learning outcomes (SLO). The SLOs for the Learning Design and Technology doctorate are based on the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) standards with an emphasis on the research component and are grounded within the UHM College of Education Conceptual Framework.
| UHM COLLEGE OF EDUCATION CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK |
| A sense of purpose, a sense of place: Preparing knowledgeable, effective, and caring educators to contribute to a just, diverse, and democratic society—The College of Education envisions a community of educators who provide innovative research, teaching, and leadership in an effort to further the field of education and prepare professionals to contribute to a just, diverse, and democratic society. The College aims to enhance the well being of the Native Hawaiian people and others across the Pacific Basin through education. |
Manoa Institutional Learning Objectives (ILOs) and LTEC Student Learning Outcomes
| Manoa Advanced ILOs | Program/AECT
SLOs |
Doctoral assessment | |
| Knowledge and Understanding | (1) Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge in one or more general subject areas related to, but not confined to, a specific area of interest. | AECT Standard 1
(Content Knowledge) Candidates demonstrate the knowledge necessary to create, use, assess, and manage theoretical and practical applications of educational technologies and processes. |
LTEC 750E Literature Review
Comprehensive Examination Literature Review |
| (2) Demonstrate understanding of research methodology and techniques specific to one’s field of study. | AECT Standard 5
(Research) Candidates explore, evaluate, synthesize, and apply methods of inquiry to enhance learning and improve performance |
LTEC 665 Research Prospectus Assignment
Dissertation and Rating Form |
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| Intellectual and Applied Skills | (3) Apply research methodology and/or scholarly inquiry techniques specific to one’s field of study. | AECT Standard 3
(Learning Environments) Candidates facilitate learning by creating, using, evaluating, and managing effective learning environments. |
LTEC 701 Instructional Design Project
Proposal and Rating Form |
| (4) Critically analyze, synthesize, and utilize information and data related to one’s field of study. | AECT Standard 5
(Research) Candidates explore, evaluate, synthesize, and apply methods of inquiry to enhance learning and improve performance |
LTEC 667 Qualitative Data Analysis Assignment
LTEC 668 Quantitative Data Analysis Assignment
Dissertation Analysis |
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| Skills | (5) Proficiently communicate and disseminate information in a manner relevant to the field and intended audience | AECT Standard 2
(Content Pedagogy) Candidates develop as reflective practitioners able to demonstrate effective implementation of educational technologies and processes based on contemporary content and pedagogy. |
LTEC 750C Conference Proposal
Oral Dissertation Defense |
| Professional Responsibility | (6) Conduct research or projects as a responsible and ethical professional, including consideration of and respect for other cultural perspectives. | AECT Standard 4
(Professional Knowledge and Skills) Candidates design, develop, implement, and evaluate technology-rich learning environments within a supportive community of practice. Note: Ethics is embedded in ALL AECT Standards. |
LTEC 760 CITI Human Subjects Training Modules
Institutional Review Board (IRB) application and approval |
| (7) Interact professionally with others. | AECT Professional Dispositions | Annual faculty review of student dispositions |