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*DOWNTOWN CENTRE*
Educ. 471-4 Curriculum Development: Theory and Application
Fall, 1982
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INSTRUCTOR: Bill Hromyk
Tuesday, 4:30 - 8:20
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DOWNTOWN CENTRE
PURPOSE:
The course is outlined to meet the needs of students and practicing teachers
in the field of curriculum. We shall, during this course, explore various
aspects of curriculum including:
- definition
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- structure
- communication'
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- design
- philosophy
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- objectives
- values
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- evaluations
- psychology
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- specific areas of interest
- special factors
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to individuals of small groups.
Using an experiential approach this course will assist participants:
- to-develop competencies related to curriculum development,
evaluation and implementation
- to gain theoretical and practical understanding of curriculum
and its implications for education and society
- to develop a curriculum related to an interest subject areas
and age group
- to internalize a model of self-education applicable to both
institutional and non-institutional settings and life-long
learning.
These goals will be developed through the following activities:
- class presentations and workshops
- individual and group negotiated contracts on completencies
related to curriculum development
- critical discussion of related readings.
Requirements for the course will be met through examinations, and contracts,
negotiated with the instructor, which focus on the acquisition of competencies
relevant to curriculum development.
TEXT:
Connelly, F. Michael, et al. Curriculum Planning for the Classroom.
OISE/OTF, Toronto, 1980.
Harty, L.D., and Monroe, B.P. Objectives for Instructional Programs.
Croft Educational Services, 1973.
Daugs, D.R., and Burbank, I.K. Applied Principles of Curriculum Development.
Canadian Educational Consulting Services, 1975.