Foundations of Curriculum and Instruction

Course Description

This course focuses on understanding what curriculum is and how it is developed in schools. Curriculum planning is examined, as is the philosophy in this process. Procedures involved in curriculum development, planning, implementation, and evaluation are addressed; practical application is emphasized.

Topics and Objectives

Definitions of Curriculum

  • Analyze various definitions of curriculum.

History and Foundations of Curriculum

  • Analyze issues related to the history and foundations of curriculum planning and design.

Impact of Personal Philosophy on Curriculum Development and Design

  • Describe the importance of philosophical considerations in curriculum planning and design.
  • Analyze basic educational beliefs and values and their curricular implications.
  • Compare and contrast personal educational philosophies with those of others.

Impact of Learning Theories on Curriculum Development and Design

  • Describe various learning theories and their influence on curriculum planning and design.

Curriculum Design

  • Identify the major components of curriculum development and design and describe the importance of each component.
  • Identify the organizational structures for curriculum planning at the district, school, and classroom level.
  • Analyze the alignment of curriculum standards from national, state, district, school, and classroom perspectives.
  • Design and evaluate curricular goals and objectives.
  • Analyze the instructional variables associated with curriculum development and design. Describe the role of technology in curriculum development and design.
  • Compare the roles of teachers, schools, districts, external groups and agencies, states, and the federal government in the curriculum planning process.
  • Identify and analyze curricular issues in elementary, middle, and high school programs.

Curriculum Implementation

  • Identify the roles of school personnel and external groups in the curriculum implementation process.
  • Define and analyze leadership roles in the process of curriculum implementation.
  • Analyze the function of change in the process of curriculum implementation

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