Study in Curriculum Theory (aims and content in curriculum in Japan)
TeachersMURAMATSU, TOMO
Grade, SemesterYear 2 2nd semest [Licence Course]
CategoryTeacher Licence Subjects
Elective, CreditsRequisites 2credit
 Syllabus Number9F203

Course Description

The aim of this course is to help students acquire understanding about the significance and method of curriculum creation based on the process of PDCA, to achieve educational aims. This lesson starts with the topics about significance of curriculum creation, by focusing on the course of study, educational aims, and competency. It also deals with examination of practice case, in order to understand the theory and practice curriculum management and evaluation. Based on these, to realize importance of medium- and long-term curriculum design, students are required to create curriculum of their own major subjects with "backward design".

Course Objectives

The goals of this course are to:
(1) Explain the significance of curriculum making at schools.
(2) Explain theory and method of curriculum making.
(3) Discuss the significance and method of curriculum management that incorporates curriculum evaluation.
(4) Develop unit plan based on the nature of their own major subject and the modern problems of school education.

Grading Policy

Your overall grade will be decided based on the following:
- One Page Portfolios: 30%
- Unit plan: 20%
- Term-end examination: 30%
- Group discussion and presentation: 20%

Textbook and Reference

KindTitleAuthorPublisher
TextbookWill be introduced in the class.
References

Requirements(Assignments)

Will be introduced in the class.

Note

Will be introduced in the class.

Schedule

1Introduction: the aims and schedule of this class
2What is curriculum?
3Significance of Curriculum and Course of Study
4Educational aims and curriculum
5Competency and curriculum
6Principles of curriculum organization
7Curriculum management
8Case Study of curriculum management
9Method of curriculum evaluation
10Curriculum design based on the nature of subjects 1: "backward design"
11Curriculum design based on the nature of subjects 2: setting of important goals
12Curriculum design based on the nature of subjects 3: describes "essential questions" and "enduring
understandings"
13Curriculum design based on the nature of subjects 4: designing performance tasks
14Curriculum design based on the nature of subjects 4: create a rubric
15Review and reflection: portfolio review conference