EDU 6500 Curriculum Construction » Session 1

Definition of Curriculum

edu6500 — Sun, 14 Jan 2007 15:08:18 +0000

After a small group discussion, our class came up with the following definition of curriculum:

Definition of Curriculum

1. what you teach, why, when, how
2. theme teaching
3. content, standards, materials, experience
4. implementation of content using assessment to achieve objectives and goals

Read the following pages in your book:
1. Curr. Plan – page 7-9, 11
2. Understand by design page 340-341
Respond to this post on your expanded version of curriculum as a result of your readings.

Educational Issues and Curriculum

edu6500 — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 02:28:38 +0000

Brainstorm of current educational issues which involve curriculum.

Choose 4 issues which are a priority in your school. Tell why.

An Educated Person

edu6500 — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 02:26:48 +0000

For our first posting, think about the following questions:

What does it mean to be an “educated” person as opposed to a “schooled” person?

What type of curriculum would produce an “educated” person?

Discuss this with your partner and respond to this posting. Read the postings of the other group members when you are done.