Kenneth W. Miller, Ph.D.

EDCI 500: Curriculum Theory Analysis and Practice

INSTRUCTOR(S)                    Kenneth W. Miller, Ph.D.   kmiller@msubillings.edu

PHONE & OFFICE                   406.657.2034              ED 201

OFFICE HOURS                      Tuesday 12-3 Thursday 12-3  

COURSE DESCRIPTION
   Provides a basic graduate level theory course to assist students in development and construction of school curriculum. Students will systematically explore past and contemporary curricula and future curriculum directions which they deem defensible and desirable. Students will conduct comprehensive review of literature in curricular areas of their choice.

PREREQUISITES
Admission to graduate studies and completion of BA/BS degree or final semester of undergraduate work.

CE REFLECTIVE PRACTICE FRAMEWORK

 TEXT(S)        

Required: 

Parkay, F.W., & Hass, G. (2000). Curriculum planning: A contemporary approach, 7^th Edition. Allyn and Bacon:Boston.

Peddiwell, J. A. (1939). The sabre-toothed curriculum.  McGraw Hill Book Company, Inc: New York, New York.

GRADING

A.        Homework /Daily Activities/reaction Papers                 40  
B.        Quizzes                                                                              10 
C.        Curriculum Project                                                            20
E.        Final Exam                                                                         20
            Total                                                                                 100 

The course grade is based on the sum of the scores obtained on the above requirements:

NOTES.
If you have any documented disabilities of which the instructor needs to be aware, please schedule an office visit as soon as possible. You will placed in groups to facilitate study and to implement cooperative group activities.  After each major group project, you will evaluate the contribution of your peers to the project.   Regular participation in, and completion of, class activities is required. Any absence requires adequate medical documentation to request makeup work. Tardies will be dealt with on an individual basis. Penalties will be imposed for assigned work submitted late at 10% per day after the class session. All course submission (except for homework, journals, and in-class tests) will be printed using a word processor.

COURSE GOALS:

•  (Prerequisite) Competence in basic skills in research, internet, and library research tools.

• Ability to plan integrated classroom activities using a variety of resource materials.

• Ability to develop instructional materials appropriate to specific grade levels.

• Develop skills for presentations.

• Develop skills in preparing curricular activities for students.

 ASSIGNMENTS/LAB REQUIREMENTS

1.  Homework Daily Activities (40%)

Each class period you will be involved in activities and could be assigned homework. Eight (8) reaction papers are required @ 5% per paper.

2.  Quizzes (10%)

Quizzes will be given over chapter reading assignments.  Totals for the semester are averaged on a 10-point scale.

3.  Curriculum Project (20%)

Each student will prepare a complete curriculum guide spanning a week of teaching and based upon one unit major idea.  The curriculum project will be composed of the following tabbed sections: 

1.  Philosophy Statement and Mission Statement

2.   Major Ideas /Goals

3. Timeline of topics throughout the year

4.  Curriculum Objectives for a one week unit

5.   Lesson Plans including Curriculum Teaching Models for that unit

6.   Discussion of the developmental appropriateness of your curriculum 

7.   Methods of Assessing your Curriculum Unit and Evaluating the Success of your students.

8.  Discussion of the National and/or State Standards as they apply to your curriculum

9.  Discussion of your curriculum in light of Curriculum Theorists and Educational Paradigms.

Final (10%)

COURSE OUTLINE