Curriculum Develop & Instruc Second Schl

Catalog description

This course will focus on contemporary as well as historical curriculum thinking and practice. The issues discussed have the potential to influence the implementation, planning, and evaluation of curriculum at the high school level. We will critically examine the standards movement through varied perspectives, including political, social, cultural and philosophical, and the effect of the Regents examination requirement for graduation in NYS. These perspectives will be perceived by participants as complimentary and/or contradictory and will serve as the basis for class discussions and assignments. A major goal of this course is to assist participants in critically examining the traditional American curricula in light of the changing sociopolitical context at that level. To that end, course materials include research, practice and case studies that focus on teaching foe equity and social justice. Participants will examine their own personal practical knowledge and its impact on their translation of curriculum.