Course Description Contemporary theories of curriculum design and evaluation are explored. Students are expected to develop an eclectic approach to curriculum improvement based upon relevant theories and upon contemporary organizational factors, including leadership and management.
Material is presented relating to developing community education programs and program planning.
General Approach in Teaching Curriculum Lecture will not be the dominant mode of instruction in this course in keeping with the constructivist basis of the conceptual framework of the college. The emphasis will be on active student participation. Learning is the responsibility of the student. Creating the conditions that promote learning and providing opportunities for study, analysis, discussion and personal reflection is the responsibility of the instructor. Align curricular goals and objectives with instructional goals and objectives and desired outcomes when developing scope, sequence, balance etc.