Indiana State University
Curriculum, Instruction, & Media Technology Dept.
Course # and Title: CIMT 660: Curriculum Fundamentals Credit Hours: 3 Delivery Format: Online Prerequisites: Graduate standing Faculty Information: Chad Becker, Ph.D. Email:
[email protected] Office: UH 323D Phone: (812) 237-2950 Course Description: This course is an analytical study of theory, methods and models of curriculum development for education. The course is designed as an introductory course in curriculum. It is intended to provide you with a broad perspective of curriculum including the foundations and meaning of curriculum, the historical development of curriculum patterns in American schooling, curriculum theory, forms of organizing the curriculum, curriculum development, curriculum implementation, curriculum evaluation, and the politics of curriculum change. Texts Kliebard, H.M. (2004). The Struggle for the American Curriculum,1893-1958 (3rd edition). New York: Routledge. ISBN: 9780415948913. Required. Posner, G.J. (2004). Analyzing the Curriculum (3rd edition). New York: McGraw-Hill. ISBN: 9780072823271. Required. Tyler, R.W. (1949). Basic Principles of Curriculum and Instruction. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. ISBN: 9780226820316. Required. Dewey, J. (1990). The School and Society and The Child and the Curriculum. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. ISBN: 0-226-14396-1. Supplemental. Peddiwell, J. A. (1939). The Saber-Tooth Curriculum. New York: McGraw-Hill. ISBN: 0-07-049151-8. Supplemental. Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). (2010). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. ISBN: 1-4338-0561-8. Strongly recommended. Other Resources Computer and high-speed Internet access as outlined at:
http://www.indstate.edu/oit1/userservices/ithelp/distanceed.html
ISUs Distance Learners Handbook at http://www1.indstate.edu/distance/student-handbook/ Assignments, Projects, and Evaluation Please visit the course website for detailed instructions, due dates, and grading guidelines for the following assignments: Regularly assigned readings Posner vocabulary sets 70 points each
Three colloquies 30 points each History project 100 points Tyler project 75 points Curriculum analysis project 200 points Total points available: 675 points
A = 94 99 % (A+ = 100 %) B+ = 87 89 % B - = 80 83 % F = < 64 % A - = 90 93 % B = 84 86 % C= 65 79 %
Final grades are determined according to the following scale: A: Exceptional performance indicating complete and comprehensive understanding of the subject matter; genuine mastery of relevant skills; demonstration of an extremely high level of interpretative and analytical ability and intellectual initiative; and achievement of all major and minor objectives of the subject; attends class and participates regularly and appropriately in discussions; supports peer learning. B: Excellent performance indicating a very high level of understanding of subject matter; development of relevant skills to a very high level; demonstration of a very high level of interpretative and analytical ability and intellectual initiative; and achievement of all major and minor objectives of the subject; attends class and participates regularly and appropriately in discussions; supports peer learning. C: Satisfactory performance indicating an adequate understanding of most of the basic subject matter; partial development of relevant skills although errors detract from quality of work; adequate interpretative and analytic ability and achievement of all objectives of the subject; failure to achieve some minor objectives; misses some classes but participates in discussions; supports peer learning. D: Limited performance indicating partial understanding of basic subject matter; partial development of relevant skills; some evidence of interpretative and analytic ability; failure to achieve most major objectives of the subject; misses classes and/or does not participate regularly or appropriately in discussions; does not support peer learning. F: Unsatisfactory performance indicating an inadequate understanding of the basic subject matter, failure to develop relevant skills; insufficient evidence of interpretative and analytic ability; and failure to achieve major and minor objectives of the subject; misses classes and/or does not participate regularly or appropriately in discussions; does not support peer learning. Attendance Policy and Course Participation: Online students can only attend and participate in classes by logging in to the course web site and participating in the discussions. In order to succeed online, it is absolutely essential to: read and respond to course-related emails in a timely manner (I recommend at least once each day); participate in the course discussions as outlined by the professor; complete all assigned work on time; and ask for help if and when you need it.
Late Assignments Assignments submitted within 24 hours of the deadline will be graded as it would have been if submitted on time as well as assessed a penalty of two letter grades (20% of the points available). All submissions of assignments at any time beyond the first 24-hour period will not be graded and a grade of "0 points" recorded. Academic Integrity and Originality (Plagiarism): Students are expected to adhere to the ISU policy on plagiarism and cheating as articulated in the Code of Student Conduct (http://www1.indstate.edu/sjp/docs/code.pdf). In this course, any form of plagiarism will, at a minimum, result in a zero for the plagiarized assignment. Usually, I also file a Notice of Violation with Student Judicial Programs and reduce the student's final course grade by at least one letter grade. In more serious cases, especially if this is a repeat offense, consequences are more likely to include a failing grade for the course and an advisory letter to Student Judicial Programs where formal charges may be initiated. Blackboard Log-in Instructions: The course Blackboard (Bb) site is at http://blackboard.indstate.edu . Use your Sycamore login and password to access course materials and participate in the class. When you login the first time, you should proceed to the Discussion tab where you will find two threads that you should reply to immediately confirming that you have read and understand the threads. Notice: View this syllabus and the corresponding assignment schedule as tentative.
CIMT Diversity Statement The faculty and staff of the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Media Technology believe in the value of recognizing the contributions of individual and group differences in areas such as ethnicity, race, gender, sexual orientation, culture, and personal experience. In doing so, we recognize and affirm that promoting human diversity in teaching, learning, and daily life enhances the effectiveness of our work and that of our students. Americans with Disabilities Act Statement Indiana State University seeks to provide effective services and accommodation for qualified individuals with documented disabilities. If you need an accommodation because of a documented disability, you are required to register with Disability Support Services at the beginning of the semester. Contact the Director of Student Support Services, Gillum Hall, room 202A, 237-2301. The Director will ensure that you receive all the additional help that ISU offers. If you will require assistance during an emergency evacuation, notify your instructor immediately. Look for evacuation procedures posted in your classroom. Code of Student Conduct
The Code of Student Conduct contains the regulations governing the behavior of all students and student organizations at ISU. These regulations are necessary to the orderly operation of the University and the maintenance of an environment designed to enhance the academic and personal growth of students. Students and student organizations are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with these regulations. Students and student organizations are to avoid activity that aids, abets, or incites the violation of these regulations by others. View the Code in its entirety at http://www.indstate.edu/sjp/ or call the Student Judicial Programs office at 237-3800.
