CALUMET COLLEGE OF SAINT JOSEPH
Education Program
Semester Fall 2004
ED 342 Curriculum Development
Syllabus
Bruce Wisowaty
Instructor in Education
Office: Room 510
Hours: M,T,W 9:00 a.m. – 1:00p.m.
Telephone: (219)
473-4264
E-mail: bwisowaty@ccsj.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The
teacher candidate will examine and compare theoretical perspectives that have
influenced curriculum development in the United States and other
countries. These perspectives will be
used to analyze curricula and make informed choices when planning instruction,
selecting instructional materials and assessing individual and group
progress. Field experience required.
PRE-REQUISITES: ED 100, ED 200, ED 300, ED 311
PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVE:
The teacher candidate
will demonstrate his/her understanding and reflections about the following:
RELATED INTASC PRINCIPLES:
#1: The
teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry and the structures
of the discipline(s) he/she teaches and can create learning experiences that
make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for students.
#2: The
teacher understands how children learn and develop, and can provide learning
opportunities that support their intellectual, social and personal development.
#3: The
teacher understands how students differ in their approaches to learning and
creates instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners.
#4: The
teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage
students’ development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance
skills.
#5: The
teacher uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior
to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction,
active engagement in learning and self-motivation.
#6: The
teacher uses knowledge of effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication
techniques to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction
in the classroom.
#7: The
teacher plans instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, the community
and curriculum goals.
#8: The
teacher understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to
evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social and physical
development of the learner.
#9: The
teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effects of
his/her choices and actions on others…and who actively seeks out opportunities
to grow professionally.
#10: The teacher fosters relationships with school colleagues,
parents and agencies in the larger community to support students’ learning and
well-being.
TEXTBOOK: Posner,
George J. (1995) Analyzing the
Curriculum. (2nd
Edition) New York: McGraw Hill.
ADDITIONAL BOOKS:
Zemelman, Steven. (1998) Best
Practice. Portsmouth, NH: Heineman.
ATTENDANCE: Attendance
is mandatory. Student missing more than
two classes may
not pass the course. More than 2
absences will result inl lowering of
final grade by one letter grade.
ASSIGNMENTS: These
assignments are due as scheduled. There
will be no substitutions.
Assignment #1: Videotape Discussion, 15 pts. Due Nov. 26 Discuss your feelings as to how/why this event in America impacted curriculum development.
Assignment #2 Article Review 20 pts. Due Dec. 2 Prepare a 2 page summary/review of a provided article. The first page is a summary of the key concepts discussed in the article, and the second page is the student’s reflection/reaction to the reading.
Assignment #3 OBSERVATION (curriculum director, curriculum meeting, teacher) 40 pts. Due December 16 Students are to observe an elementary classroom (choose 1 content area.) Students must provide written verification of the time and date of their verification. Students are to write a two-page paper summarizing their observation. Included within this paper should be the following:
Classroom observation Guidelines provided to you. 10 pts.
Classroom Observation Form of CCSJ and Lesson Plan Evaluation Form of CCSJ 10pts.
1 page summary of the lesson plan – focus on the content area and delivery. 10 pts.
The final page should focus on your reaction to the lesson, reflect on strengths/weaknesses, would you have done something different.
Assignment #4 Case Study PARENTS SEEK TO DISMANTLE TRACKING SYSTEM 35 pts. Due December 2 Answer the questions attached to the case study.
Assignment #5 Case Study AN ADVOCATE FOR LONGER SCHOOL DAYS., 35 pts. Due December 9 Answer the questions attached to the case study.
Assignment#6 Lesson Plan Presentations 40 pts. Due Dec. 11, 12 Students are to select a content area and utilize an appropriate strategy designed to increase students’ comprehension. Students are to create:
A lesson plan with state standards, objec tives, goals, description of students, materials needed, lesson procedures and assessment. Use the attached Lesson Plan form. 20 pts.
Students will be expected to explain and present their lesson to the class, including information on the procedures they would follow if presenting this lesson to a real class; should be 15 minutes in length. 20 pts
Assignment #7 Class Final 60 pts. Dec. 12
Assignment #8 Book Discussion. 20 pts. Compare the videotape and book. Compare and contrast in difference and similarity. Reflect upon the two-your feelings. Due Dec. 12 as part of class final.
GRADING SCALE
A 256 - 278 pts.
B 240 – 255 pts.
C 219 - 239 pts.
D 200 - 219 pts.
F 0 – 199 pts.
TOPICAL OUTL INE
November 25 Introduction
26 Chapters 1and 2 , Article Review
27 Best Practices in Reading, Article Reviews Distributed
December 2 Chapter 3 Theoretical Perspectives in
Curriculum
3 Best
Practices in Math/Science
4 Chapter 4 Curriculum Purpose and Content
5 Chapters 5,6, and 7
9 Best Practices in Writing, Visual arts, Music , and Drama
10 Chapter 9, Best practices in Social Studies/Structures
11 Lesson Plan Presentations
12 Lesson Plan Presentations/ Class Final