Curriculum Evaluation – EDUC 671

CG • Section 8WK • 11/08/2019 to 04/16/2020 • Modified 09/05/2023

Course Description

A study of the curriculum evaluation process focusing on the beliefs and practices of curriculum evaluation, the relationship between evaluation and curriculum improvement, and the relationship between theory and practice of curriculum evaluation.

For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.

Rationale

The purpose of this course is to provide knowledge on how to improve curriculum through practical evaluation skills based upon current pedagogies. The candidate will focus on relevant topics and theories associated with curriculum evaluation and determine what changes should be implemented to existing curriculum.

Course Assignment

Textbook readings and lecture presentations/notes

Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the candidate will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions (6)

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the candidate is required to provide a thread in response to the provided prompt for each Discussion. Each thread must be 300 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge with a minimum of two citations in current APA format. In addition to the thread, the candidate is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be 150 words with a minimum of one citation in current APA format. (CLO: B, C, F)

Article Review Assignments (3)

Based upon the assigned course readings, the candidate will take what they have learned to evaluate published articles on technology with ethical and social responsibility implications. The candidate must show their understanding of technology and its effects on individuals and/or society. (CLO: B, C, F)

Curriculum Plan Evaluation Assignments (2)

Based upon the assigned course readings, the candidate will take what they have learned to evaluate a curriculum plan and critique either an individual lesson or an overall unit. The candidate must show their understanding of effective curriculum development and how to improve an existing plan. (CLO: A, B, C)

Curriculum Evaluation Paper Assignment

The candidate will write a 6–7-page paper in current APA format that focuses on how they would evaluate a school or organizations curriculum. The paper must cite a minimum of six references. (CLO: B, C, E, F)

Professional Development Plan Assignment

The candidate will design a PowerPoint presentation explaining their plan to provide professional development on curriculum evaluation for a school or organization. This presentation must be no less than 10–12 slides, and include a minimum of eight references. (CLO: B, C, D, E, F)