2. The Author Background
Education:
- University of Twente
dr/phD, Curriculum
1993-1997
- University of Twente
Drs/MSc, educational Science and Technology
1988-1993
- RSG Winkler Prins
VWO, Beta
1982-1988
3. The Author Background
Experiences:
- Senior Researcher at SLO– Netherlands Institute for Curriculum Development.
2007-Now
- Assistant Professor at University of Twente.
1997-2007
- Educational Consultant at Kessels & Smit, the learning company.
1997-2000
4. The Author Background
Publications:
- Schools as curriculum agencies: Asian and European perspectives on school-based
curriculum development (2010).
- Introduction to educational design research (2009).
- Educational design research (2006).
- Design approaches and tools in education and training (1999).
5. Introduction
Nieveen (1997) defined her model as “Computer Assisted Curriculum Analysis,
Design and Evaluation.”
It is for curriculum development.
It is a study on the potential of computer support in the domain of formative
curriculum evaluation.
McKenney, Nieveen & Akker (2002) suggested that “CASCADE project aimed to
learn more about how electronic performance support systems EPSS could
contribute to curriculum development”(p. 27).
Nieveen’s model was based on ADDIE model
6. Components of Nieveen’s Model
Nieveen’s model consists of three main components (Nieveen, 1997):
1- analysis of the problem.
2- Building the product (analysis, design and formative evaluation).
3- Summative evaluation.
The second component is divided into four phases:
1- Design specifications.
2- Global materials.
3- Partially detailed materials.
4- Complete materials.
7. Advantages of Nieveen’s model
There are several disadvantages to this model (Nieveen, 1997):
The constant support EPSSs provide to the employees during their work.
The model leads to better task performance.
The model take advantage of the tremendous progress that computer systems
have.
The model promotes learning and working at the same time with using EPSS.
Using EPSS for this model helped in the reduction of costs and time of training
employees get for professional development.
8. Disadvantages of Nieveen’s model
There are several disadvantages relatedthis model (Nieveen, 1997):
People who lack computer experience may face problems using this model.
Working with EPSS requires certain characteristics such as having a high degree of
control and the ability of evaluating the quality of information.
10. References:
Mckenney, S., Nieveen, N., & Akker, J. V. (2002). Computer support for curriculum
developers: CASCADE. ETR&D Educational Technology Research and Development,
50(4), 25-35. doi:10.1007/bf02504982
Nieveen, N. (1997). Computer support for curriculum developers: A study on the
potential computer support in the domain of formative curriculum evaluation.
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