EDU-690 Curr Issues & Trends in Curriculum Dev
This course is designed to examine current issues and trends in curriculum that are brought about by political, social, and educational forces. Students will consider the significance of these for curriculum development. As future leaders in education, insights into the controversial nature of current programs and practices will empower the curriculum developer to make decisions based on knowledge of the strengths or lack of merit of various programs. The course will focus on six major areas that influence the field of curriculum: philosophy, teaching, learning, instruction, supervision, and policy. Students will be presented with, and encouraged to examine and debate popularly held traditional beliefs versus more controversial viewpoints.