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 is designed as a “story”, with the journey of the “hero” (or teacher) at its centre, as a reminder of the epic adventure in which all educators find themselves. The course explores various competing aims of education, different ways we conceptualize curriculum, societal pressures on curriculum for reform, and practical pedagogical examples that reflect theoretical ideals, for example, in encouraging creativity, integrating technology across the curriculum, and using narrative writing as a personal way of documenting learning. Including an introduction to B.C.s bold ‘new’ curriculum, this course will appeal to students in their professional development programs as well as practicing teachers and aspiring educators.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

• To build a foundation of knowledge by surveying enduring ideas in the history and philosophy of education, as well as modern issues that impact education generally.
• To promote cooperative small group seminar discussion with a focus on course content and developing core skills of professional academic communications.
• To explore fundamental aspects and practical implications of the B.C. Ministry of Education’s boldly revised curriculum now and as applied to the future of education.

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