EDUC 771 Discussion Definitions of Curriculum – There are varying views on the definition of the term curriculum. What is your preferred definition of the curriculum? It is essential to know that your preference in this, because you will develop a curriculum change plan for this term. Share your proposed curriculum change plan topic and explain the goal for your curriculum change plan. How does your selected definition of curriculum apply to your curriculum change plan? (300 Words)
EDUC 771 Discussion Curriculum and Stakeholders – Curriculum development involves multiple stakeholders. As an educational leader, you must consider the positive and negative impacts of your curriculum change for various stakeholders. For your curriculum change plan, identify at least five categories of stakeholders who will be affected by your curriculum change plan idea.
Describe at least three ways that you can address their potential needs and concerns.
Over the past several decades, there have been debates across the country and globe about academic consistency. In the United States, there is a common thread of academic expectations called the Common Core Standards that provide a framework of grade level expectations by subject area. However, that is just a suggested framework of learning as each state has the ability to adopt or deviate its own standards with the Common Core Standards as a guideline. The issue that consistently remains is how districts and states do not provide a consistent level of standards that are evenly balanced across all states.
EDUC 771 Discussion: Curriculum Reflection
Reflection is important for curriculum change. Reflect upon your curriculum change planning process. What are some of the potential advantages and disadvantages of your curriculum change plan? How did this course contribute to or change your view of curriculum theory?