Pidp 3210 PDF
Pidp 3210 PDF
Pidp 3210 PDF
Course Number: PIDP 3210 Number of Credits: 3.0 Effective Date: January 2020
Course Description:
The Curriculum Development course introduces participants to a range of theories and approaches to curriculum
development, such as competency-based education and outcomes-based education. Although this course introduces
such general concepts of curriculum theory and practice, the course focuses primarily upon the design and development
of curriculum documents. In particular, participants will develop material related to their own work environment. In
addition, participants will develop skills related to instructional design such as the development of plans for teaching and
learning. The course highlights the importance of alignment; that is, the connection between course outcomes/goals,
delivery of instruction, and the assessment and evaluation of learning.
Revised Course
1. Actual curriculum products / artifacts created and used by the applicant in their workplace which are judged
equivalent to course assignments. 2. A successful interview with the SIE Department Head or delegate. 3. An
essay that describes the development of their thinking on the themes, issues, and concepts in the course.
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Instructional Strategies:
Instructional strategies may include in-class workshops, active learning instructional strategies,
experiential learning activities, discussions, group work, online activities, and self directed learning
1. Develop or revise outcomes for a course or workshop using an appropriate design model and provide a
rationale.
2. Create a lesson plan that reflects an instructional process and alignment and provide a rationale.
3. Create a course outline/syllabus or similar document that demonstrates alignment and expectations for
your course and provide a rationale.
4. Apply critical reflective practices to concepts and issues within curriculum development.
1. Design, deliver and evaluate adult learning and teaching on a continuum of instructional approaches.
2. Create positive and engaging learning environments that promote respect for the diversity of learners.
3. Communicate effectively and work collaboratively in the workplace and in the community.
4. Act in an ethical and professional manner when working in an adult education setting.
5. Integrate critical reflection strategies to stay current in education and bring about change in one’s own
practice.
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Evaluation/Grading System
Letter Grades C-
Total 100
Learning Environment/Type
Hours Per
Instruction Type Comments
Instruction Type
J - Classroom/Online (Mixed Mode) 45
Total 45
Resource Material(s):
Resources are items in addition to tuition that the student is responsible for purchasing. Course resource
information will be supplied by the department/instructor.
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Course Topics:
Curriculum terminology
Theories and models of curriculum development
Needs assessment
Competency-based approaches - goals and objectives
Outcomes-based approaches - course mapping
Course outline/syllabus
Lesson or workshop plans
To find out how this course transfers, visit the BC Transfer Guide at www.bctransferguide.ca.
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