Nov 23, 2024  
2021-2022 Graduate Academic Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Graduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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MB 5000 - Curriculum & Instruction

2 lecture hours 4 lab hours 4 credits
Course Description
This course is designed to assist students in developing those skills essential for curriculum restructuring, planning and implementation at the school site.  Three essential processes, curriculum development, assessment, and instruction will be considered with respect to relevant theory, research and practice.  Emphasis is placed on the role of responsible leadership in assuring that these processes function effectively.  Demonstration of theory applied to practice within clinical settings will be an integral part of the course. (prereq: none)
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Analyze the purpose of curriculum and instruction and why is it important as a field of inquiry
  • Research literature on curriculum, assessment and instruction to inform the understanding of student learning and thereby affect current educational practice
  • Promote instructional growth through the use of effective evaluation tools, teacher reflection, and application of learning to practice
  • Compare and contrast the impact of current legislation, policy and practices on school and school district infrastructure, as well as classroom instruction
  • Analyze curriculum standards, develop and implement instructional program scope and sequence and assess program effectiveness

Prerequisites by Topic
  • None

Coordinator
Dr. Tabia Jones



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