IMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

Spring Semester 2000 ?

EDUC 471 - 4 ?

Emery Hyslop-Margison

Curriculum Development:

Office: MPX 8631.4

Theory and Practice

Tel: 291-3395

E-mail: ejhyslopsfu.ca

EO1.00

Wednesdays 16:30-20:20

PREREQUISITE

60 credit hours

COURSE DESCRIPTION

EDUC 471 - 4 will examine both the theoretical and conceptual complexity of curriculum

development. Using Pratt's text as a guide, the first half of the course will explore the development

of curriculum theory, and grapple with how various curriculum orientations impact on

educational practice. The course will pay special attention to the historical, social and political

forces that influence curriculum development including class, gender and corporate dynamics.

The second half of the course will critically examine various contemporary British Columbia IRPs

to determine their theoretical basis and conceptual soundness. Given their current popularity in

education, the instructional strategies to develop such competencies as critical and creative

thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills will be explored in detail. Other curriculum

areas may also be examined based on student interest and suggestions.

REQUIREMENTS -

Subject to revision based on class input.

1) In-class presentation (20%)

2) In-class article review (20%)

3) Term Paper or Curriculum Project (60%)

REQUIRED READINGS

Pratt, D. (1993). Curriculum Planning: A Handbook for Professionals. Toronto: Harcourt Brace.

ISBN 0-15-501098.

Selected readings will be made available in the Centre for Educational Technology (CET).