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    EDUCATION 1471-14
    CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT: THEORY AND PRACTICE
    Intersession, 1988
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    Instructor: ?
    S. Richmond
    (May 9 - June 17)
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    Location ?
    MPX8651
    M/W 1:00 - 4:50 p.m.
    Prerequisite: 60 credit hours
    Objectives: It is intended that students will:
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    develop an understanding of the broad concerns of
    curriculum theory which serve to guide practical curriculum
    development.
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    be able to develop curricula for classroom use in chosen
    areas of interest.
    Outline of Topics;
    The course will focus on: the concepts of education and schooling; the
    educational needs of the learner; curriculum -- the basic ingredients --
    aims, objectives, content, teaching methods, evaluation; alternative models
    for planning; curriculum development; developing curricula for the
    individual classroom; problems of practice.
    Course Requirements
    1.
    A paper involving the critical analysis of a curriculum
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    25%
    concept or proposal (5 - 10 pages)
    2.
    Class presentation (15 minutes) on a topic from the
    readings ?
    15%
    3.
    Curriculum development project in the student's field
    of interest
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    40%
    4.
    Final exam
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    20%
    Required Texts:
    Barrow, Robin
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    (1984) Giving Teaching Back to Teachers.
    Walker, Decker F. and Soltis, Jonas E. (1986). Curriculum and Aims.
    On Library Reserve:
    Hooper, Richard (Ed.) (1971). The Curriculum; Context, Design
    and Development.
    Tyler, Ralph W. (1949). Basic Principles of Curriculum and Instruction.

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