ED 845 - Curriculum Design, Theory & Evaluation

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This course provides a study of the historical, sociological, philosophical, and psychological factors and influences that have affected the development of the curriculum structure at various educational levels. Research-based procedures for designing, implementing, and evaluating curriculum at selected levels will be examined. In addition, trends, issues, problems, and variations in educational programs are studied. Students will learn about the interrelationships among curriculum, instruction, and assessment and presents best practices, and how data driven decision making can lead to improved student achievement.