Course Description

ED 454 SEC. CURRICULUM: ENGLISH   3.0 Credit(s)
Explores National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) and state curriculum standards for grades 7-12. Philosophical, psychological, and practical implementation of curriculum in the secondary classroom is emphasized. Candidates develop subject specific curricula appropriate to English. Students will also examine and discuss a number of current curriculum issues that impact the secondary school. The content of this course will focus primarily on putting theory into practice. To that end, this course will emphasize the practical aspects of how a school district writes curriculum with an emphasis on both process and product.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years