Pittsburg State University
Schools of Education
Department of Teaching and Leadership – New Department Name
Spring 2012
Note: This syllabus
represents our plan.
However, the
instructors may make
changes during the
semester as
appropriate.
Courses:
LDSP 835/836-99-Curriculum Development
(3 hours credit)
Class sessions:
Location:
Skype possible on Tuesday nights TBA
Online - Hybrid
Instructors:
Office:
Phone:
FAX:
E-mail:
Ed Streich, Ed. D.
301 HH
PSU: (620) 235-4926 or Cell: (816) 719-9926
(620) 235-4520
estreich@pittstate.edu
Office hours:
Monday 11:00 am – 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Tuesday- 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Tuesday – online 7:30 – 8:30 pm
Wednesday: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
By Appointment
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
LDSP 835/836 focuses upon past and present curriculum design for elementary, middle and
secondary school students. Emphasis is given to the establishment of goals and objectives,
the assessment of needs, and the selection and organization of content, activities, and
evaluation practices. The primary goal of curriculum design is to ensure that the
“written curriculum” becomes the “taught curriculum” and most importantly, the
“learned curriculum”! Since this course is designed utilizing the “Backwards Design”
model – Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe, the final question is listed below.
As a building administrator, what techniques will you utilize with the teachers under
your charge to ensure that the “written curriculum” becomes the “taught curriculum”
and more importantly the “learned curriculum” for students?
COURSE PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES:
1. To demonstrate an understanding of different curriculum theories.
2. To demonstrate an understanding of various curriculum approaches.
3. To summarize major research related to curriculum.
4. To identify sources of the curriculum.
5. To identify the components of effective teaching/learning situations.
6. To analyze innovations on the basis of curriculum theory.
In this course, the student will also work on developing an understanding of the many
skills and performances that are required on the School Leaders Licensure Assessment to
acquire the licensure for building leadership. Interstate School Leaders Licensure
Consortium (ISLLC) Standards that will be emphasized in this course will be:
Standard 2: An education leader promotes the success of every student by advocating,
nurturing, and sustaining a school culture and instructional program conducive to student
learning and staff professional growth.
Standard 4: An education leader promotes the success of every student by collaborating with
faculty and community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and
mobilizing community resources.
Standard 5: An education leader promotes the success of every student by acting with integrity,
fairness, and in an ethical manner.
INSTRUCTION RESOURCES:
Glatthorn, A.A. & Jailall J.M. (2009). Principal as curriculum leader: Shaping what is taught
and tested. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
Students will also read short articles from related professional journals provided by the
instructors and utilize on-line resources via the Internet
Other resources you will need:
NOTE: FOR CITATIONS, REFERENCE PAGE, AND OTHER MATTERS OF
STYLE, PLEASE USE APA Resource: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/.
Throughout these courses we will use computer technology to support your learning experiences. You
will need access to a computer with the following capabilities:
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Internet connection
Internet browser, either Netscape or Explorer
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint.
You also need an active email address that you can check daily. Uploading and downloading files will
be required.
You will also need a PSU ID number to access ANGEL.
Finally, you will need a GUS PIN (Personal Identification Number), so you can receive your final
grades in these courses. A GUS PIN may be obtained by contacting the Information Systems office in
Kelce Hall at (620) 235-4603.
Off-campus Library Access
You can now access the Axe Library databases from off-campus. You will need your PSU ID# and a
Gus PIN. To use these services:
1) Go to the Axe Library home page http://library.pittstate.edu and choose the Library Databases
selection. We suggest you look at the list by Titles so you can make your selection.
2) If you choose a licensed database, you need to supply your PSU ID# and your GusPIN when
requested.
3) Then proceed as normal in using the database.
If you have questions, please contact the Reference Desk at (620) 235-4894. Also the Axe Library
home page has a handy connection to a wide array of search engines. You may want to bookmark the
Axe home page.
Teaching Strategies
Teaching strategies will include class discussion, writing projects, cooperative learning experiences,
peer review, literature and publications review, simulations, case studies, team projects, written projects,
in-class debate, action research and oral presentations.
These classes will also use ANGEL as a tool to augment the class sessions. We have already entered
you into the following site:
12 Spring-LDSP-835/836-81
Please verify that you can get into this ANGEL site. You can access ANGEL by going to the PSU home
page and clicking the ANGEL Login. You will need your GUS PIN and your password to get into the
above course site. Your password should be the last four digits of your SS# unless you have previously
gone into ANGEL and changed your password. If you have difficulties gaining access, please contact
your instructor.
Going Digital!!
We would like to make this class as paperless as possible. Therefore, we ask that you submit all your
work digitally unless we ask specifically for you to bring a hard copy to class for an activity.
As you do your written assignments, please do the following:
1. Use Microsoft WORD 07 as your word processor.
2. Include the following heading on each of your documents:
Name
Email address
Date submitted
Assignment title
3. When you name your file, please use the following format that puts your last name first:
LASTNAMEShortassignmenttitle.doc
Example: SmithEthics.doc
You must always include the file extension .doc so our machines will recognize your file
as a WORD document and we can open it. This is particularly important as we cross
platforms (from Mac to Windows).
4. Directions for submitting assignments~~
ANGEL-Assignments->>View/Complete Assignment: Ethics
Takes you to – Upload Assignment: Ethics
Go to #2 Your Files
File to Attach: (click) Browse
Locate your assignment file & attach file
Must click SUBMIT
This process will send your assignment to the grade book.
We will retrieve your assignment from grade book, grade it and return it to you.
To view the grade status of your assignments: ANGEL-Tools-View Grades
Your work must be submitted BEFORE the class period when it's due. Sometimes work gets lost in
cyberspace. For this reason, ALWAYS keep a digital copy (and a backup) of all your work.
Absences
The activities and discussions in class constitute an important part of the course. Therefore, you should
make every effort to arrive on time and attend class. Students who miss class need to have valid and
justifiable reasons for missing class and need to confirm the reasons before the class, unless a serious
emergency occurs and contact cannot be made. Students who miss more than one class or are
habitually tardy will receive a grade reduction.
If circumstances dictate that you must miss a class, please inform your instructors beforehand and make
arrangements with another student to get the handouts and share class notes with you. It is your
responsibility to visit with your instructor and find out what work you need to make up. In some cases,
you may have to complete alternative assignments. Excessive absences may result in loss of credit for
the course.
Inclement Weather
On rare occasions the instructors may cancel class due to inclement weather. You should check the
Announcements button on the ANGEL site. Also, the LDSP Office (620-235-4484) will make every
effort to contact you via email to let you know that your class has been canceled.
If we have to cancel a class due to weather, we will also post on ANGEL an alternative learning activity
for the evening. Please check the Announcements section to get your assignments.
Late Work
You should turn in your assignments by the class time designated as the due date in the course schedule.
Even if you miss a class, you must turn in your assignment at the designated due date. On rare occasions
such as extreme emergencies, your instructor may give you permission to turn an assignment in late, but
you need to contact your instructor personally. If late work is accepted, reduced grades should be
expected.
RESPECT FOR THE INTEGRITY OF THE ACADEMIC PROCESS
The rights and responsibilities that accompany academic freedom are at the heart of the intellectual
purposes of the University. Our conduct as community members should protect and promote the
University’s pursuit of its academic mission. We are all, therefore, expected to conduct ourselves with
integrity in our learning, teaching and research.
To access the PSU Academic Honesty and Integrity policy, go to:
http://www.pittstate.edu/audiences/current-students/policies/rights-andresponsibilities/academic-misconduct.dot
THE SYLLABUS SUPPLEMENT FOR 2012
Per Pittsburg State University policy change regarding class syllabus design, please note
Syllabus Supplement Spring 2012
(http://www.pittstate.edu/office/registrar/forms.dot)
Evaluation of Student Learning
It is anticipated that all students will complete the following
responsibilities/activities/experiences/assignments as identified for these courses:
It is anticipated that all students will satisfactorily complete the following
responsibilities/experiences/ assignments as identified for this course:
1. Satisfactory completion of required reading from the text and/or other sources.
2. Satisfactory participation in class discussions and activities.
3. Satisfactory completion of assigned projects.
4. Satisfactory completion of written reflections.
5. Satisfactory completion of a group presentation/discussion.
6. Successful completion of the “final” examination.
GRADING
“A” Grade Expectations (Exceeding "meets the standard or competency")
Thoroughness/Depth/Detail: Provides a broad range of perspectives, information, explanations,
applications, unique insight and alternatives. Demonstrates a high level of understanding and
assimilation of concepts. Avoids irrelevant details.
Organization: Exemplary organization. Easy to follow. Logical flow.
Presentation: Professionally complete. Uses a wide variety of methods and materials. Very impressive.
Creates a high level of interest.
Mechanics: Complies with APA formatting. Contains very few grammatical and spelling errors.
Exemplary graduate level work.
“B” Grade Expectations (Above “meets the standard or competency”)
Thoroughness/Depth/Detail: Provides some perspectives, information, explanations, applications and
alternatives. May include some irrelevant details.
Organization: Well organized. Basically logical flow.
Presentation: Professionally complete. Some variety of methods and materials. Creates some level of
interest.
Mechanics: Minor errors with APA formatting. Contains few grammatical and spelling errors.
Representative of graduate level work.
“C” Grade Expectations (“Meets the standard or competencies”)
Thoroughness /Depth/Detail: Provides limited perspectives, information, explanations, application and
alternatives. Does not demonstrate depth of understanding, assimilation of concepts or insight into
issues. Includes irrelevant information.
Organization: Moderately well organized. Difficult to follow. No logical flow.
Presentation: Incomplete. Lacks variety of methods. Does not create interest. Provides information
required
Mechanics: Does not comply with APA guidelines. Contains several grammatical and spelling errors.
Poor representation of graduate level work.
“F” Grade Qualities (Does not meet the standards for an A, B, or C grade)
Students who do not complete at least 70% of the work required will receive a failing grade and must
retake the course to complete the program and to be eligible to take the test for certification.
Incomplete Work/In-Progress
Incompletes will not be granted for this course except in extreme cases as approved by the instructor.
Students should contact the instructor immediately upon becoming unable to work consistently toward
completion of the course.