THOMAS COLLEGE

CT568

Topics in Curriculum Development

 

Professor:    Dr. McPhee                                Office Hours:  Tue, Thu 12:00-12:30

Office:         208-B                                                                   Wed by appointment

Telephone:  859-1320                                                                          .

E-mail:        mcphee@thomas.edu

Session:       Winter, 2002

 

Prerequisite:  CT 552

 

Text:

 

Keating, Michele; Wiles, Jon; Wood Piazza, Mary.  (2002) Learning Webs:  Curriculum       Journeys on the Internet.  Upper Saddle River, NJ:  Pearson Education, Inc.

 

Newby, Timothy; Stepich, Donald; Lehman, James; Russell, James.  (2000) Instructional Technology for Teaching and Learning:  Designing Instruction, Integrating Computers, and Using Media (2E).  Upper Saddle River, NJ:  Prentice Hall

 

Course Description:

 

This graduate, online course is designed for in-service teachers who are interested in constructing instructional modules in their specialty area.  Through textbook readings, research, and online exchange, teachers will obtain materials to design three instructional modules.  Four weeks are allotted for the completion of each package.  On campus sessions will be held  January 9, February 13, March 27

 

Course Objectives:

 

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

 

1.      design learning modules containing lesson plans and assessment tools that tie to the Maine Learning Results

2.      produce a relevant list of websites that can be used in their specialty area

3.      integrate various pieces of instructional media into their lesson plans

4.      locate and use relevant educational research to support their modules

5.      demonstrate an understanding of the eight types of curriculum designs common in

      US schools                              

6.      use the companion website accompanying this book at www.prenhall.com/newby

      7.   use the Thomas web board (Angel)

    

  

Requirements:

 

·        attend and contribute to all on campus sessions

·        read all text and other materials

·        take exams at scheduled times

·        complete assignments when due

·        participate in online discussion and exchange

 

Instructional Format:

 

            The majority of the work in this course will be done independently.  Students will engage in online discuss and complete weekly activities via the companion website and the Thomas web board (Angel).

 

Week

1.     Chapter 1 January 9 On Campus Session:  Brain Storming and Exploration       

2.     Chapter 2

3.          Chapter 3

4.          Chapter 4 Module 1 Due

5.          Chapter 5 Exam over chapters 1-5

6.          Chapter 6  February 13 On Campus Session (Presentation of Module 1)

7.          Chapter 7

8.          Chapter 8 Module 2 Due (Uploaded to Angel)

9.          Chapter 9

10.      Chapter 10 Exam over chapters 6-10

11.      Chapter 11  March 27 On Campus Session (Presentation of Module 3)

 

 

Module Format:

 

Each module must represent one of the eight types of curriculum designs and contain the following:

1. description of module (audience, content area, curriculum design) and explanation of how this module ties to the MLR,) 5%
2. lesson plans (minimum of four), learning objectives, time frame, and the incorporation of at least one piece of instructional media 5% (refer to pgs 26 and 27 in the text for a template)
3. assessment instrument or strategy for measuring outcome 4%
4. list of materials/technology 3%
5. three pieces of research supporting/pertaining to module 3%

Each module worth 20%

 

 

 

Web board:

 

Students are asked to communicate twice a week with the class via the webboard.  Two sections will be used. 

1. the discussion circle will provide opportunities to exchange information and ask questions relating to the modules
2. the classroom section will focus on the readings and current materials

     

Grading Policy:

 

Exams 20%

Modules 60%

Online exchange/on campus sessions 20%