All those working in education should have a sound knowledge base in curriculum. Whether used in the development of a new curriculum, a syllabus, a specific topic of study, or an interdisciplinary theme for a project, an understanding of curriculum and curriculum development leads to more effective courses of study and produces a more coherent experience of learning overall, as educators use curriculum to make important decisions about the content of their courses, the selection of teaching materials, and the modifications of teaching strategies for the purposes of assessment.
This course is intended to provide participants with the essential understandings of curriculum to serve as a scaffold for the design of meaningful teaching and learning.
Participants on this course will: