Overview

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Explorations of curriculum theory and processes of development with applications at different levels and in several subject areas.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course will be delivered remotely through self-directed modules.  Students will not be expected to be online and available during scheduled class times; however, occasional check-in meetings with the instructor will be required throughout the semester.

Contact hours: Virtual contact can be made on Wednesday / Thursday (between 12pm – 4pm) through:

• Phone
• Video call: By appointment
• Video conference may take place from time to time (TBD)
• Email: Response within 24 – 48 hours

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The word ‘curriculum’ coming from the Latin curriculum, which means the course or circuit that a race is to follow, implies the path or track to be followed or the course of study to be taken. It is usually defined as a ‘prescribed / scripted document’ that teachers use and is one of the foundation of effective schooling and teaching. The main question to be explored include; what should the school curriculum entail or be left out? What are the aims in education and teaching? Should it be specific to subject and / or grade level? How comprehensive should it be or not be? How do we evaluate the effectiveness of curriculum? How do 21st century skills embedded in the school curriculum? This course will explore the nature of curriculum theory and development, review the factors that do and / or should govern the theory and practice, and rethinking curriculum in the context of 21st century learning, how the role of technology can enhance learning. The emergence of technology resulted in the growth of culture filled with visual images and messages, of which the benefit have yet to be exploited and implemented into the curriculum.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

To engage the students in the discussion around curriculum development and implementation which may include but not limited to: its purposes, how it is designed and planned, what learning theories drive its development, education aims and philosophies, and teaching in the 21st century. At the end of the semester, students will gain a broad base of knowledge in curriculum development, particularly the major theories in curriculum development and their fundamental assumptions. It is hoped that the students will be able to create an effective curriculum material that is developed through an understanding of both theoretical and practical ideas of curriculum.

Grading

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Prerecorded lecture material will be posted and accessed on Canvas

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