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    Fall Semester 2002
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    EDUC 471 - 4 ?
    Dr. Slava Senyshyn
    Curriculum Development: ?
    Office: EDB
    8665
    Phone: 291-4348
    Theory and Practice
    Wednesdays ?
    Email: senyshyn@sfu.ca
    9:30-13:20 AQ 4100
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    D01.00
    PREREQUISITE:
    60 credit hours
    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, R. Giving Teaching back to Teachers: A Critical Introduction to Curriculum Theory.
    Wheatsheaf, Barnes and Noble & The Althouse Press.
    Egan, K. Imagination in Teaching and Learning: The Middle School Years. The University of
    Chicago Press.

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