SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY 0

Summer Semester 2001

EDUC 471 - 4

Kathryn Alexander

Curriculum Development: ?

Office: EDB 9501-A Gallery

Theory and Practice

Phone: 291-3395 / 469-3005

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E-mail: kalexand@sfu.ca

Thursdays 17:30-21:20 in EDB 7500F

PREREQUISITES

60 credit hours

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course will examine the conceptual and theoretical foundations of contemporary curriculum

theory. The overall goal of the course is to develop a critical framework for students to acquire an

understanding of the prevailing discourses that shape curriculum development. The course will pay

special attention to the historical, social and political forces that influence curriculum development

including class, gender, race and corporate dynamics. Rather than focusing on the coherence of one

major theory of curriculum, this course aims to provide access to the critical and complex field of

curriculum theory and to develop analytical tools for students. Other curriculum areas will be

explored based on student interest and presentations.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

• Weekly Critical summary of readings

20%

• In-class group article review

20%

• In-class group presentation of curriculum project

20%

• Major research paper ?

40%

REQUIRED TEXTS

Pratt, David. (1994). Curriculum Planning: A Handbook for Professionals. Harcourt Brace Publishers.

ISBN 0-15-501098-0.

James, E. Carl. Experiencing Difference. (2000) Halifax: Fernwood Publishing Ltd. ISBN 1-55266-023-0.

RECOMMENDED READINGS

Wideen, Marvin The Struggle for Curriculum: Education, the State and the Corporate Sector. (1996).

Canadian Association for Curriculum Studies (CACS).

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reproduction is permitted. Additional Copies will be provided by instructor.

Selected readings will be made available in the Center for Educational Technology (CET), and

placed on reserve in the Bennett Library.