Principles of Curriculum

Developing the Curriculum

Dr. McCracken

Principles of Curriculum

Part I The Curriculum: Theoretical Dimensions

Chapter I Curriculum and Instruction Defined Conceptions of Curriculum Relationships Between Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum as a Discipline Curriculum Practitioners Summary Questions for Discussion Supplementary Exercises

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Concepts of Curriculum

Pre-Test What is your definition of curriculum? List an example of a curriculum you work with or possess specific

knowledge What is your definition of instruction? Draw a “picture” that represents your view of curriculum and

instruction Who sets the curriculum in your division, your school and your

classroom? Who monitors the curriculum in your division, your school and your

classroom? Who is accountable for the success or failure of your curriculum in

your division, your school and your classroom? What is the role of the principal in instruction and curriculum? What is the role of the state in instruction and curriculum? What is the role of the federal government in instruction and

curriculum?

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Concepts of Curriculum

Administrators administer Instructors instructors Supervisors supervise Who curricules? Can you photograph curriculum?

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Certification and Curriculum

You are or will be certified as K-12 specialist or principal

All instructional specialist take a course in curriculum, will you (they) be certified in curriculum

Is plural? Curricula? How is it developed? Certified?

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Interpretations of Curriculum

Curriculum is……

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Relationships Between Curriculum and Instruction

Dualistic Model Interlocking Model Concentric Model Cyclical Model

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Curriculum as a Discipline

..a subject of study ..a field within which people work and a subject to

be taught Build the airplane while you are flying it

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Characteristics of a Discipline

Principles Knowledge and Skills Theoreticians and Practitioners

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Curriculum Practitioners

Curriculum Specialist Teachers Supervisors Role Variations

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Summary

What definition would you adopt or develop for your school division in Virginia?

Does planning start with the curriculum or with instruction?

What is the purpose of distinguishing curriculum from instruction?