EDMA620 Curriculum Design (3 cr.)

National and state standards, selected curriculum design models, knowledge of content, and child development are used as tools to develop curriculum with considerations for diversity in culture, gender, and aptitude/achievement. Course and unit plans are developed/refined within a student’s specific academic area.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of standards-based education concepts and processes.
2. Plan curriculum, instruction and assessment to meet educational standards.
3. Create a unit of study by stating objectives, identifying materials and resources, planning assessments and identifying key instructional strategies.
4. Analyze curriculum documents to determine their theoretical basis, their alignment with state standards, and their effectiveness in directing instruction.
5. Apply a multicultural framework to address the needs of a diverse student population.
6. Plan for implementation of critical/creative thinking processes into unit design.