Fall 2023 - EDUC 471 OL01
Curriculum Development: Theory and Practice (4)
Class Number: 4847
Delivery Method: Online
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Online
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Instructor:
Addisu Bailie
addisu_bailie@sfu.ca
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Prerequisites:
60 units.
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 explores a range of theories and models of curriculum development. It aims to provide broader perspectives on curriculum theory and practice by examining philosophical and ideological influences on curriculum theorizing and decision-making. BC’s new curriculum will be examined in relation to theories and practices.
COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:
- Develop knowledge of the various influences on curriculum and education
- Analyze and critically reflect upon prominent curricular issues and reform initiatives in curriculum and education
- Crtically evaluate the BC curriculum in light of theoretical perspectives
- Develop curriculum materials (e.g., lesson plan) for educational programs of various contexts
Grading
- Online discussions 25%
- Research paper 25%
- Interview an educator 20%
- Lesson Plan 20%
- Personal Learning Narrative 10%
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Reading materials will be available on Canavas through SFU lib
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.
Registrar Notes:
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS
SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.
Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html
RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION
Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.