DACUM The History of Develop A CurriculUM

DACUM (Develop A Curriculum) is widely accepted as the system used to develop occupational training derived through analysis, learning, and evaluation guided by a single-sheet skill profile. For more than four decades, DACUM, or derivatives of DACUM, have been used by various organizations worldwide to develop curriculum directly connected to the workplace. The overall history of DACUM and its origins however has often been clouded by incorrect or differing accounts of how this unique, fast, and effective approach came about. In this book, DACUM originator, Robert E. Adams expresses openly and succinctly about the development of DACUM, debunking many of the myths and half-truths. Pieces of the DACUM history jigsaw puzzle will finally be put together by placing historical events in their rightful locations providing readers with an accurate depiction of DACUM and its underlying stories.