Education-related disputes, over the adequacy of a program, the provision made for a student, or the standard of teaching and assessment, increasingly call for expert evidence. The issues are rarely common knowledge, and courts and tribunals benefit from an expert who understands curriculum design and educational standards.
A curriculum development expert witness provides independent opinion on educational practice, program design and whether reasonable standards were met.
What is a curriculum development expert witness?
A curriculum development expert is an experienced educator or education specialist who can opine on the design, delivery and assessment of educational programs, and on whether an institution met accepted standards and obligations.
When you need one
- Disputes over the adequacy of a course, program or qualification
- Special education and reasonable-adjustment provision for students
- Allegations about teaching, assessment or academic standards
- Regulatory and accreditation compliance questions
- Whether an institution met its educational obligations
What they do
- Review curriculum documents, policies and assessment materials
- Benchmark practice against accepted educational standards
- Opine on the adequacy of program design and delivery
- Assess the reasonableness of provision made for a student
- Report and give evidence on educational standards
Choosing the right expert
Education spans sectors, early years, schooling, vocational and tertiary. Match the expert to the sector and the issue, and look for genuine standing in curriculum design alongside the independence and clarity any expert needs.
How Experts Edge helps
Experts Edge connects litigation teams with education and curriculum experts suited to the sector and issue, with due diligence started before the introduction.