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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
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EDUCATION 471-4
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CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT: THEORY AND PRACTICE
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(E2.O0) ?
(Cat. #53923)
Regular Summer Semester, 1994
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Instructor: Dr. A. S. Tindill
(May 2 - July 29)
Tuesday, 6:00-10:00 p.m.
Location: Curriculum & Instructional Services
Complex 'B'
7532-134A Street
Surrey, B. C. (590-2255
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 bridgethe 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 Year 2000 initiatives, the implementation process and include the positives and the
current criticisms.
OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE AND INTENDED STUDENT LEARNING
OUTCOMES
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To describe and analyze the tasks of curriculum and curriculum development.
2.
To synthesize and explain the factors which lead to curriculum dysfunction.
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To be able to internalize and apply a comprehensive teaching-learning model, applying
holistic notions and integrated applications.
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To develop a systematic plan for curriculum development and evaluation.
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To understand and apply the concepts of curriculum alignment and curriculum
mapping.
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To develop strategic planning skills which are future oriented and pro-active in working
with curriculum as each relates to the implementation of the structures and
frameworks inherent in the Year 2000 curriculum.
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To be able to plan for and work with curriculum co-ordination and articulation.
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To problem-solve practical issues related to curriculum at the school level.
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To discuss and analyze current issues in curriculum.
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To be able to translate curriculum theory into curriculum practice.
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TOPICS OF THE COURSE
1. Curriculum tasks for professional educators
2. Teaching-learning model, integrated application
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Curriculum evaluation
4. Curriculum alignment/mapping
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"Year 2000" implementation
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Working with "Year 2000" criticisms
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The school as a "system"
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Curriculum development
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Theory vs. Practice
10. Contemporary issues
CLASS EVALUATION
1. Active class participation ...............................................10%
2. Ad hoc written assignments ..........................................30%
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Curriculum Project .........................................................60%
This will be based on an area of study in the class where each student will prepare a curriculum
proposal—practical in nature—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:
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Student growth and expertise in the project;
b.
A holistic model with integrated learning which is learner centered and
process in nature; and
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A school in which the project could be agreed upon between the instructor
and the student prior to commencement. Details will follow in class.
The project topic will need to be agreed upon between the instructor and the student prior to
commencement. Details will follow in class.
REQUIRED TEXT
There is no required text, but several resource documents and copies of readings for the ad hoc
written assignments will be provided at a cost to students of $30.00.
