CAP 602 Curriculum Theory: Contemporary Issues and Practices

Students in the course consider curriculum theories 1970-present in relation to the assumptions and implications and the social, cultural, political and historical movements in which they are embedded. Curriculum studies as a field is explored, as is its intersections with related fields of study (e.g. disability studies, gender studies, race studies). Students explore ways in which curriculum theory can be transformative for educational practice and policy. The course involves a 15-hour field inquiry project as well as group deliberation regarding the ways in which various forms of curriculum analysis can be used to understand and enhance ongoing curriculum plans in a school, district, or other educational setting. Pre-requisite(s): Admission to the NCE Doctoral program(s) or consent from instructor. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours