Course Description
This course explores various curriculum design models applicable to practitioners working in education. Students will analyze and evaluate different approaches to curriculum development, including standards-based, thematic, and integrated models. Emphasis will be placed on creating inclusive and developmentally appropriate curricula that address the diverse needs of learners at various levels. The course will cover effective instructional planning, strategies for facilitation, and assessment. Through practical exercises and collaborative projects, students will gain the skills necessary to design, implement, and assess curricula that foster student engagement and achievement across all grade levels. (3 credits)
Prerequisite
- EDU 501: Integrated Foundations of American Education
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
- Design curriculum using diverse models to meet standards-based requirements in inclusive educational settings. [CAEP: 1.1, 2.3 | InTASC: 1, 7]
- Critically evaluate the effectiveness of curriculum models in addressing the needs of diverse learners. [CAEP: 1.1, 1.4, 2.3 | InTASC: 2, 4, 7]
- Apply research-based principles to create adaptive curriculum frameworks for inclusive education. [CAEP: 1.1, 1.3, 2.1 | InTASC: 6, 7, 9]
- Incorporate interdisciplinary approaches into curriculum design to foster holistic student development. [CAEP: 1.5, 3.2, 1.1 | InTASC: 5, 7, 8
- Demonstrate instructional leadership in guiding curriculum implementation and professional development efforts. [CAEP: 1.5, 3.4, RA3.4 | InTASC: 9, 10]
Course Activities and Grading
| Assignments | Weight |
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Discussions (Weeks 1-8) | 25% |
Blogs (Week 1-8) | 25% |
Assignments (Weeks 1-7) | 25% |
Final Project (Week 8) | 25% |
Total | 100% |
Required Textbooks
(Available through Charter Oak State College's Book Bundle):
- Glatthorn, A. A., Boschee, F., Whitehead, B. M., & Boschee, B. F. (2021). Curriculum Leadership: Strategies for Development and Implementation (5th ed.). SAGE Publications.
Course Schedule
Week | SLOs | Readings and Exercises | Assignments |
1 | 1,3 | Topic: The Nature and History of Curriculum
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2 | 3,4 | Topic: Theoretical and Political Foundations
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3 | 2,3 | Topic: Curriculum Planning and Program Design
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4 | 2,4 | Topics: Unit and Course Development
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5 | 4,5 | Topics: Curriculum Supervision and Implementation
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6 | 1,4 | Topics: Curriculum Alignment and Evaluation
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7 | 2,4 | Topics: Trends and Innovations in Curriculum
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8 | 1,4 | Topic: Final Projects: Curriculum Design Framework
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COSC Accessibility Statement
Charter Oak State College encourages students with disabilities, including non-visible disabilities such as chronic diseases, learning disabilities, head injury, attention deficit/hyperactive disorder, or psychiatric disabilities, to discuss appropriate accommodations with the Office of Accessibility Services at OAS@charteroak.edu.
COSC Policies, Course Policies, Academic Support Services and Resources
Students are responsible for knowing all Charter Oak State College (COSC) institutional policies, course-specific policies, procedures, and available academic support services and resources. Please see COSC Policies for COSC institutional policies, and see also specific policies related to this course. See COSC Resources for information regarding available academic support services and resources.