EDCI 730 ADVANCED CURRICULUM THEORY and DESIGN


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EDCI 730 Advanced Curriculum Theory and Design

About the Course

Streams of curricular thought based on extant literature. Consideration is given to the shifts of perspectives in curricular theory over time, primarily throughout the twentieth century, leading to the present; the relationship of curriculum theory to major philosophical frameworks and assumptions; the interaction of the commonplaces of curriculum; and the dominant models of curriculum.

Who Needs This Course?

  • Graduate students:
    • PhD (C & I cognate)
  • This course may also be taken by
    • For continuing education
    • Graduate students of other schools as transfer credit

Time Investment

At least 3-4 hours per day

Course Outcomes

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

  1. Understand the foundations of curriculum theory
  2. Analyze major philosophical frameworks and their influence on curriculum.
  3. Examine the shifts in curriculum thought in the modern era.
  4. Explore a faith-integrated curriculum model
  5. Evaluate the key components of curriculum
  6. Explore curriculum models and design
  7. Apply curriculum theory to educational practice.
  8. Anticipate future trends in curriculum theory and practice.

Topics to Cover

Unit 1: Foundation of Curriculum Theory

Unit 2: Major Philosophical Frameworks & Their Influence on Curriculum

Unit 3: Curriculum Thought in the Modern Era

Unit 4: Faith-Integrated Curriculum Model

Unit 5: Deconstruction Curriculum: Elements, Agents, Processes, and Contexts

Unit 6: Curriculum Models & Designs

Unit 7: Curriculum Theory & Practice

Unit 8: Future Directions in Curriculum Theory & Design

 

Facilitator

LENI T. CASIMIRO, PhD


Dr. Leni Casimiro served as a school teacher and principal in several elementary schools of the Central Luzon Conference before she was called to serve at the Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies (AIIAS). At present, she is the director of AIIAS Online. She has a PhD in Education with an emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction and a cognate in Educational Administration.


Her primary interest in instructional supervision and Christian education has led her to conduct research in the areas of instructional design, teacher and student engagement, faith and learning integration, and more, both for the online and face-to-face learning modalities.