Sharp’s ECED 2340-Family Dynamics and Community Involvement Course Receives Quality Matters Certification For Couse Design Quality

DSCC is proud to announce that Patty Sharp’s ECED 2340-Family Dynamics and Community Involvement course earned the QM Certification Mark .

Dyersburg State is proud to announce that Patty Sharp’s ECED 2340-Family Dynamics and Community Involvement course earned the Quality Matters (QM) Certification Mark following a rigorous review process. The QM Certification is an internationally recognized symbol of online course design quality and reflects Sharp’s ongoing commitment to creating learning environments that provide learners with a clear pathway to success.

The QM review process is the result of Dyersburg State’s dedication to continuous improvement, including the innovative work of faculty like Patty Sharp. ECED 2340-Family Dynamics and Community Involvement is now listed publicly in the QM directory of certified courses.

“Using the QM rubric and peer review feedback gave me the confidence to create an online course that engages all learners and meets the level of excellence necessary to prepare highly qualified Early Childhood Educators,” said Sharp.

The QM review process provided independent validation of the quality, learner-focused course design found in ECED 2340-Family Dynamics and Community Involvement.

Reviews are conducted by QM-Certified Reviewers and use the Quality Matters Rubric and associated standards, which are based on educational research and best practices. A course earns the QM Certification once it meets QM Rubric Standards at the 85% level or better and meets all Essential Standards.