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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
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EDUCATION 471-4
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT: THEORY AND PRACTICE
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"A LEGACY FOR LEARNERS" (ROYAL COMMISSION)
Summer Session, 1989
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Instructor: Dr.
A. S.
(Art) Tindill
(July 4— August 11)
Tuesday/Thursday
1:00 - 4:50 p.m.
Location: MPX 8542
PREREQUISITE:
60 hours of credit.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course is designed to examine curriculum in the broadest sense including the
culture of the school, certain aspects of theory and certain aspects of the way it is.
(Practice) leadership issues connected with curriculum evaluation, development,
implementation, co-ordination and articulation will be explored from a perspective
designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice. The premise of the course is
that curriculum, the complex network of what to teach and how to teach it, exists for
students. Emphasis will be placed on the proposed common curriculum and the new
non-graded primary program.
1. OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE AND INTENDED STUDENT LEARNING
OUTCOMES
1.1 To describe and analyze the tasks of curriculum and curriculum development.
1.2 To synthesize and explain the factors which lead to curriculum dysfunction.
1.3 To be able to internalize and apply a comprehensive teaching-learning model,
applying holistic notions and integrated applications.
1.4 To develop a systematic plan for curriculum development and evaluation.
1.5 To understand and apply the concepts of curriculum alignment and curriculum
mapping.
1.6 To develop strategic planning skills which are future oriented and pro-active in
working with curriculum as each relates to the implementation of the Royal
Commission's recommendations.
1.7 To be able to plan for and work with curriculum co-ordination and articulation.
1.8 To problem-solve practical issues related to curriculum at the school level.
1.9 To discuss and analyze current issues in curriculum.
1 .10 To be able to translate curriculum theory into curriculum practice.
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2. TOPICS OF THE COURSE
2.1 Curriculum tasks for professional educators.
2.2 Teaching-learning model, integrated applications.
2.3 Curriculum evaluation.
2.4 Curriculum alignment/mapping.
2.5 Royal Commission implementation.
2.6 Strategic planning.
2.7 The school as a "system".
2.8 Curriculum development.
2.9 Theory vs. Practice.
2.10 Contemporary Issues.
3. CLASS EVALUATION
3.1 Active class participation and ad hoc written assignments.........................25%
3.2 Curriculum Project
This will be based on an area of study in the class where each
student will prepare a curriculum proposal - practical in nature
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which could be implemented in a school. The nature of the
project may be specific and situations appropriate so that three
objectives may be realized:
a.
Student growth and expertise in the project; and
b.
A holistic model with integrated lèarnings which is learner
centered and process in nature; and
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A school in which the project could be implemented would
benefit from the work and the results.
The project topic will need to be agreed upon between the
instructor and the student prior to commencement. Details will
followin class . ..................................................................................................... 75%
4. REQUIRED TEXT
There is no required text; but several resource documents will be provided at a cost
to students of $20.00.
