Curriculum Construction (EDU 550)

Term: 2011-2012 Academic Year 3A (Grad- Accel)

Faculty

Julie W StevensonShow MyInfo popup for Julie W Stevenson

JWStevenson@owls.williamwoods.edu

Schedule

Wed, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM (1/25/2012 - 2/29/2012) Location: D713 TBA tba

Description

This course presents a dual focus on the philosophical and practical aspects of curriculum construction. Understanding of course content is developed through a variety of readings, presentations, projects, and class discussion. Key topics include developing curriculum aligned to Missouri's Show-Me Standards, the historical bases for traditional subject-area curricula, alternative curriculum structures, philosophical bases of curriculum development, social and cultural issues, and future trends.