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Fall Semester 2002
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EDUC 471 - 4 ?
Dr. Slava Senyshyn
Curriculum Development: ?
Office: EDB
8665
Phone: 291-4348
Theory and Practice
Wednesdays ?
Email: senyshyn@sfu.ca
9:30-13:20 AQ 4100
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D01.00
PREREQUISITE:
60 credit hours
DESCRIPTION
This course will explore the theoretical complexity of the notion of curriculum theory and development to
reveal the sense of unreliability of such documents and practices that are not based on sound theory. A
curriculum is as good as the people who write them. Without a sound theoretical base a curriculum cannot
have practical validity as such. Good practice is grounded in good theory. Various philosophies of
education and their possible implementation in curriculums will be examined in the context of these
remarks.
PURPOSE
It is hoped that students will become fully aware of the complexity of curriculum theory and development
so that they can design their own personal curriculums that reflect a solid basis in theory.
EVALUATION
Grading will be based on written assignments and class participation.
REQUIRED READING
Barrow, R. Giving Teaching back to Teachers: A Critical Introduction to Curriculum Theory.
Wheatsheaf, Barnes and Noble & The Althouse Press.
Egan, K. Imagination in Teaching and Learning: The Middle School Years. The University of
Chicago Press.