Curriculum and Instruction
Approved
5-15-03
Candidates in the Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction study educational foundations, curriculum theory, instructional practices and educational research with an emphasis on critical reflection. The four program areas (i.e., A-D) are divided into the programmatic themes as noted below. Objectives and assessment measures are then identified for the programmatic themes.
A)
Program Area: Foundations of Education
Programmatic Themes: Purposes of School and Relationship of Society to Schools
Objectives:
1) Demonstrated knowledge of the history and development of social
structures in America and the relationship between social structures and
schooling.
2) Demonstrated knowledge of historical, psychological, philosophical, multicultural, economic and social contexts of schooling.
Assessments:
Measure 3- Capstone Paper Assessment
Measure 6- Student Portfolio Evaluation
B)
Program Area: Curriculum and Instruction
Programmatic Themes: Learning for Inquiry and Teacher as Decision Maker
Objectives:
1) Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum design, implementation and
modification
2) Demonstrated knowledge of social and technological developments affecting curriculum
Assessments:
Measure 1- Action Research Project Assessment
Measure 2- Verbal Presentation Assessment
Measure 3- Capstone Paper Assessment
Measure 6- Student Portfolio Evaluation
C)
Program Area: Teaching and Learning
Programmatic Theme: Improving Teaching and Learning
Objectives:
1) Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum options and instructional
strategies
2) Demonstrated knowledge of current issues trends in education
Assessments:
Measure 1- Action Research Project Assessment
Measure 2- Verbal Presentation Assessment
Measure 6- Student Portfolio Evaluation
D) Program Area: Critical Reflection
Programmatic Theme: Critical Reflection of Practice
Objectives:
1) Identification of relevant problems in classrooms and schools
2) Demonstrated ability to critically reflect on existing school policy and practice
3) Demonstrate the necessary knowledge, skills, and dispositions to design and conduct an action research project
4) Demonstrated ability to thoughtfully write the action research paper and clearly articulate the paper’s findings
Assessments:
Measure 1- Action Research Project Assessment
Measure 2- Verbal Presentation Assessment
Measure 6- Student Portfolio Evaluation
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