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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY ?
FALL SEMESTER 2004
EDUC 471-4
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CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT: THEORY AND
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PRACTICE
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(DO1.00)
Dr. Don Northey
Office: EDB 8645
Phone: 291-3745
Office Hours: Wednesday 1:00 - 2:00 pm
WEDNESDAY8:30-12:20 in WMC 2503
PREREQUISITE:
60 credit hours.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Teachers play important roles in the development of curriculum expectations, experiences and learning
resources. This educational endeavour is a complex process, which benefits from the integration of
theory and practice. In developing of worthwhile learning experiences for students, we need to critically
examine a variety of important questions such as:
- How does one's educational philosophy impact curriculum development?
- What should be the role of the student in curriculum development?
- What curriculum experiences are worth planning?
- What are the relationships between theory and practice in the creation of curriculum?
- What roles do the various stakeholders play in the development of curriculum?
- What cultural and political factors impact curriculum decisions?
As we explore various models of curriculum development, participants will be introduced to skills and
ideas which contribute to the development of meaningful curriculum.
In this course you are expected to complete reading assignments and course assignments. You will
maximize your learning by actively participating in class activities. As this course requires active
participation, 4% will be deducted for each missed class. All assignments are to be submitted by the due
date specified, unless arranged with the instructor at least one week in advance. Late submissions that
have not been approved in advance will be penalized by a loss of one letter grade (e.g. B to B-) for each
day late. Work handed in must be completed for this course only.
REQUIRED READINGS
Readings will be provided by the instructor at a cost of $20.00. Please provide the $20.00 at the second
class.
EVALUATION
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Definition ?
Numerical Equivalent
Excellent,
4.33
outstanding
4.00
performance
3.67
Very Good,
3.33
good performance
3.00
Satisfactory
Performance
Marginal
Performance
Unsatisfactory
performance
2.67
2.33
2.00
1.67
1.00
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Evaluation will be based on both individual and small group assignments.
- Interview project ?
30%
- Small group workshop presentation ?
25%
(peer evaluation
5%,
group self-evaluation
and instructor evaluation 20%)
- Final project ?
45%
GRADING SCALE
Letter Grade Percentage
A+
95-100
A
90-94
A-
85-89
B+
80-84
B
75-79
B-
70-74
C+
65-69
C
60-64
C-
55-59
D
50-54
F
<50
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