*MON FRASER UNIVERSITY
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Fall Semester 1999
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EDUC 471 - 4 ?
Dr. S. Senyshyn
Curriculum Development: ?
Office: MPX 8665
Theory and Practice
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Tel: 291-4348
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E-mail: senyshyn@sfu.ca
PREREQUISITE
60 credit hours
COURSE 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, Robin, Giving Teaching back to Teachers: A Critical Introduction to Curriculum Theory.
Wheatsheaf, Barnes and Noble & The Aithouse Press.
Kieran, Egan, Imagination in Teaching and Learning: The Middle School Years. The University of
Chicago Press.
