Dr. Charles R. Bennett

Charles Bennett is a Professor in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction at International University Canada, where he teaches and mentors students across the School of Education. His academic work focuses on curriculum policy and evaluation, examining how curriculum standards are developed at institutional and governmental levels, and how curriculum programs are evaluated for effectiveness at scale.

Throughout his academic career, Charles Bennett has developed a teaching approach that connects classroom-level curriculum design with the broader policy decisions that shape curriculum standards and evaluation requirements across schools and educational systems. He encourages students to understand curriculum work at both the individual classroom level and the systemic policy level.

In his courses, Charles Bennett draws on curriculum policy case studies, program evaluation frameworks, and current research in curriculum standards development to help students understand the policy and evaluation dimensions of curriculum work. Students explore topics such as curriculum standards development processes, program evaluation methodology, the policy debates surrounding standardized curriculum requirements, and strategies for evaluating curriculum effectiveness at scale.

As a Professor within the Department of Curriculum & Instruction, Charles Bennett plays a leading role in shaping curriculum that prepares students for leadership roles within curriculum policy and program evaluation. He works closely with colleagues across the School of Education to ensure that coursework reflects current debates in curriculum policy and evidence-based program evaluation.

Charles Bennett is particularly committed to mentoring students who aspire to careers shaping curriculum policy at institutional or governmental levels, helping them develop the analytical and evaluation skills required to assess curriculum effectiveness and propose evidence-based improvements. He designs coursework that combines policy theory with practical case-based program evaluation exercises.

Recognizing that many of his students are working professionals studying online, Charles Bennett structures his courses with accessible policy case studies, clear evaluation frameworks, and consistent opportunities for applied discussion. His approach to online teaching emphasizes developing the kind of policy literacy and evaluation thinking needed for leadership roles in curriculum policy.

Students who study under Charles Bennett often highlight his ability to make curriculum policy and evaluation accessible and grounded in evidence. His long-term goal as an educator is to help students develop the policy expertise and evaluation skills needed to advance into leadership roles within curriculum policy organizations and educational program evaluation.