Through this course, candidates demonstrate advanced ability to design, implement, and evaluate curriculum that promotes student learning. Particular attention is given to recognizing the needs of students, the contexts which must be considered when planning curriculum, and the philosophical frameworks that undergird curriculum design in the content area. The candidate will know how to evaluate the content area curriculum by using performance data to determine 124 student understanding and to refine curriculum. Advocating for curriculum requires that the candidate develops high standards for professional practice by advancing or promoting issues among their colleagues, specialty professional associations and in the public sphere.

Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0