EDU 524
Curriculum Design and Evaluation
Online Course
EDU 524 Curriculum Design and Evaluation
3 Semester Units
Curriculum Design and Evaluation provides a comprehensive analysis of the process of curriculum development. It begins with an examination of the theoretical dimensions of curriculum development, looks at the roles of various personnel who have primary responsibility for developing curriculum, and describes a number of models of curriculum development. The process of curriculum development is examined beginning with stating the philosophical beliefs and broad aims of education, specifying curriculum and instructional goals and objectives, implementing curriculum and instruction, and evaluating curriculum and instruction.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Define curriculum and instruction and identify the theoretical dimensions of curriculum development.
- Explain the components of the curriculum development process, and analyze the role of personnel and trends related to the process.
- Examine best practices for establishing instructional goals and evidenced-based instruction.
- Examine processes of evaluation for both instruction and curriculum.
- Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to curriculum design and evaluation.
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Students are also welcome to obtain textbooks in their local areas or through online sources if they do not wish to utilize the California Coast University rental library. There are many resources on the web for renting, purchasing, and selling textbooks. If you would like to purchase your textbooks, or are interested in exploring other delivery methods (digital or pdf versions), we have compiled a handy Textbook Resource Page for students who wish to explore other options.
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