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, focusing on Stage 1 of Understanding by Design (UbD) 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 national, state and district level curriculum development and education concepts and processes.
2. Plan curriculum to meet educational standards.
3. Create a standard based unit of study incorporating Stage 1 of UbD components.
4. Analyze curriculum documents to determine their theoretical basis, their alignment with state standards, and their effectiveness in directing instruction.
5. Apply culturally responsive teaching components and materials as they evaluate their and choose curriculum to address the needs of a diverse student population.
6. Plan for incorporation of 21st century skills and other higher level thinking skills into Stage 1 of UbD or unit design.