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EDS540 FUNDAMENTALS OF CURRICULUM DEV.

Course Objectives

Students Completing this course are expected to:

1. understand different concepts of curriculum

2. understand the rationale underlaying  the basic curriculum design

3. apply contextual factors influencing  the curriculum and its preparation 

4. analyze basic curriculum data source and their  influences 

5. analyze the elements that constitute a curriculum

6. designs a sample curriculum for a subject or course

7. develop a  ositive attitude and appreciation toward curriculum as a   field ofstudy

Course Content

Analysis of the basic concepts and components of curriculum and the study of several curriculum designs.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students completing this course are expected to

1. 1  write their own  explanation for curriculum

1. 2 explain the reasons for the existence of multiple conception of curriculum

2. 1 determine the type of curriculum based on data souses a curriculum is developed.

2. 2 explain  how different bases and external forces influence different parts of a curriculum

3.1. determine the man parts/elements  of a given curriculum and probable problems in the   curriculum

3. 2 determent the consistencies and inconsistencies among the elements of a given  curriculum

4. 1 explain how how various curriculum and their elements can be organized and interrelated

4. 2 determines the relationship among the major elements of a  given curriculum

5.1 propose a curriculum design appropriate to a particular school or community

5. 2  state problems influencing the curriculum

6. 1 plan  a sample curriculum  considering the  nature of subjects, different approaches, objectives, content instruction and  assessment procedures in the area they choose

6. 2  suggest solutions to problems a curriculum development team may confront with.

7. 1 demonstrate tenancy to take responsibility in curriculum related tasks

7. 2  raise others awareness toward the field of curriculum