EDUC 522 Principles of Curriculum Development and Assessment

The course is an introduction to the development of instructional systems. Topics surveyed include needs assessment, learner analysis, instructional analysis, specification of instructional objectives, selection of instructional strategies, and media. The course will survey theoretical positions in learning and cognition with emphasis on their relevance to the design of classroom learning environments. Contemporary curriculum theories and Curriculum as an interrelated agent of conceiving and effecting change will be stressed. Trends and practices, instructional and resource materials, and methods and techniques in education will be covered.

Credits

3

Student Learning Outcomes

1. 1. Students will evaluate trends and practices in curriculum theory
2. 2. Students will discuss the components of curriculum development
3. 3. Students will assess models of curriculum design
4. 4. Students will build a definition, both theoretical and practical that will assist them in curriculum development
5. 5. Students will reflect on leadership roles in curriculum development and materials selection committees
6. 6. Students will align curriculum development with state and local content standards and policies
7. 7. Students will explore for democratic curriculum and evaluation strategies in their school district
8. 8. Students will explore global curricular initiatives