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COURSE SYLLABUS: ED522 - Theory, Practice, and Interrelation of Curriculum

Course Title:	ED522 - Theory, Practice, and Interrelation of Curriculum
Department:	Education
Instructor:	Mark D. Hogue, M.Ed. - - Vita

COURSE DESCRIPTION AND OVERVIEW

The purpose of this course is to introduce candidates to the study of curriculum theory and the multiple perspectives that surround educational philosophy. In this course candidates will investigate the nature of curriculum theory, differentiate curriculum theory from curriculum planning, place the study of curriculum theory within the larger history of the American school curriculum, and explore alternative models of curriculum theory such as spiraled or layered curriculum. In exploring these issues, the course will explore the issues and questions that curriculum theory addresses and attempts to answer. Most importantly, this course will consider the role that curriculum theory plays in the professional work of educators.

TEXTBOOK  Online Bookstore

Noll, J. W. (2009). Taking sides: clashing views on educational issues, fifteenth edition. New York: McGraw Hill.
ISBN-13: 9780073515205

CONTACT INFORMATION

The most effective means of contact is via email . With very few exceptions, I will respond to your inquiries and submitted assignments within 24 hours.

ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION

1. your name,
2. your student identification (example: stu00000),
3. the course number (example: ED522), and
4. the assignment title (example: Assignment One) are included in the SUBJECT box of your email message.

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COURSE COMMENTARY

Each candidate enrolled in this course has up to eight weeks to complete the assignments indicated below. However, a candidate may elect to accelerate his/her course of study and finish the assignments at an earlier time without permission from the instructor.

After each assignment that is submitted, the candidate will receive an email within 24 hours indicating his/her score along with possible comments or feedback from the instructor.

COURSE ASSIGNMENTS

1. Curriculum Theories, Defined
Candidates will prepare a one-page description of both layered curriculum and spiraled curriculum. Information gathered for this assignment should be collected from credible websites.

2. Controversy Papers
The candidate must prepare three (3), two page papers dealing with controversial issues that correspond to relevant topics in this course. Candidates may select the issues they evaluate, but at least two must come from the following issues (2, 4, 9, 14, 18, 19, or 21). Each paper is limited to only one particular issue. In the paper, candidates will discuss the evidence on the issues based on the readings, reach a conclusion on the controversy, and explain the reasoning behind their conclusion. The only source that is required is the text; however, the candidate may include other sources if he/she chooses. The papers will be evaluated in terms of:

Introduction

• Grasp of the issue and points of view
• Clear statement of your position based upon the evidence

Body of the Paper

• A rationale provided to justify your point of view
• Use of references to provide supporting arguments/evidence
• Consideration of the opposing point of view and a rebuttal of the opposing arguments

Conclusion

• Summary of your position and rationale; discussion of implications, applications, or ramifications

Style and Format

• Accuracy of information, evidence, data
• Clarity of writing (e.g., spelling, grammar, and form)
• Proper citation and referencing of information
• Papers are to be typed and double-spaced

ASSIGNMENT	POSSIBLE POINTS
Spiraled Curriculum Theory Description	15
Layered Curriculum Theory Description	15
Controversial Paper #1 **	25
Controversial Paper #2 **	25
Controversial Paper #3	25
Total	105

** Recall that these papers must come from Issues 2, 4, 9, 14, 18, 19, or 21 GRADE DERIVATION

90 - 100	= A
80 - 89	= B
70 - 79	= C
60 - 69	= D

COURSE ITINERARY

1. Order the required text for the course
2. Begin work on spiraled and layered curriculum descriptions
3. Email spiraled and layered curriculum descriptions to the instructor
4. Read and review the text
5. Identify the issues that you wish to evaluate
6. Complete the three (3) controversial papers and email to the instructor
7. Upon receipt of your third controversial paper, your final grade for the course will be submitted to the Registrar within 24-48 hours.