EDUC60833

This is graduate level course, which explores how curriculum is defined, debated, and applied to classrooms in the United States and the world. Furthermore, students will examine the various philosophical, cultural, sociological, political, and economic variables that affect issues of curriculum and the lived experience of schools. The research component of this course is intended for each student to explore an issue related to curriculum that is of interest to their further study and professional practice. It is important to note that this course is intended to be a threaded exposure to curriculum history, curriculum theory, and application to contemporary schools and will therefore require diligent attention to the texts and classroom conversation. It is hoped that you, as a learner, will engage with the concepts and questions raised by this course in thoughtful and critical ways that may or may not be resolved by the end of the semester. EDUC 60843: Contemporary Curriculum Theorizing is a companion course to EDUC 60833