ITEDU 694: Curriculum Development in Technology Education
Fall 2007 Syllabus
Ball State University
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Course Instructor |
Mary Annette Rose Email: arose@bsu.edu Assistant Professor Ball State University Office Hours: By Appointment Applied Technology 207C Office Phone: (765) 285-5648 Muncie, IN 47306 Facsimile: (765) 285-2162 |
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Course
Description |
ITEDU 694:
Curriculum Development in Technology Education
is a required 3-credit course for Ball State University students pursuing a
Master of Arts in Technology Education.
ITEDU 694 includes "a review of the philosophical, sociological, and psychological bases for curriculum construction with the intent to develop a technology education program for the secondary school" (BSU Graduate Catalog, 2003). This course is intended to provide professional technology teachers with an improved ability to assess curricula and to make curricular decisions at the course- and program-levels. _____________________________________________ |
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Essential
Questions |
What is curriculum? How does it relate to
teaching and learning about the technological world? How does curriculum theory relate to curriculum work? What are the goals, products, and processes of curriculum work? What is the nature of curriculum reform movements and changes in technology education? What issues, products, and processes underpin contemporary reform movements? What processes and criteria are commonly used to evaluate technology education curriculum? How might evaluation improve teaching and learning about the technological world? How can research inform curriculum work? _____________________________________________
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Course
Goals |
The content and activities
of this course provide the learner with the opportunity to:
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| Activities, Projects, and Assessment | To successfully complete this course, you should critically read the
curriculum literature, contribute substance and
insights to class discussions, complete assignments and quizzes, and document
new understandings in two synthesis projects.
Activities and Projects Highlights of the activities and projects are described below:
Assessment Assignment Quality: Although the expected quality of student products and contributions is contingent upon the goals and characteristics of the activity, general quality guidelines for all deliverables include:
Assignment Schedule: All activities should be submitted as scheduled. A 5% grade reduction may occur for each day the assignment is late. Extensions will be administered on a case-by-case basis at the instructor's discretion. Grading: Grades will be assigned for each activity and posted in the Blackboard Gradebook. Final course grades will be derived by dividing the points accumulated by the points possible times 100 to arrive at a percentage score. The grading scale for ITEDU 694 follows: A = 100 - 94 A- = 93.9 - 90 B+ = 89.9 - 87 B = 86.9 - 84 B- = 83.9 - 80 C+ = 79.9 - 77 C = 76.9 - 74 C- = 73.9 - 70 As noted in the Graduate Catalog (2005) "no course with grades below C (2.0) may be counted toward any degree program" (p. 19). Participation & Discussion. Unlike a traditional class where participation may be judged by attendance, in a distributed environment participation is documented by communiqués and information exchange (e.g., email messages, conference postings, telephone calls, and document exchanges) among the class participants. The substance, function, and nature of these communiqués (e.g., relevance, clarity, and insightfulness) become indicators of a learner's conceptual and attitudinal growth.
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| Expectations |
Blackboard is a Web-based course management system which will serve as our common classroom. Access Blackboard through any Web browser, such as Microsoft’s Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, at https://blackboard.bsu.edu. Since this is a secure space, a valid BSU Network ID and a password will be required to access the course site. Blackboard offers numerous communication tools (e.g., an asynchronous discussion board and a chat tool) and file storage areas that will enable the exchange of information. For example, the Announcements section of Blackboard will be used to inform students of current learning goals, assignments, and deliverables. The Documents section will house informational and instructional resources such as Powerpoint presentations and activity sheets. BSU Network ID: A BSU student is entitled to a wealth of computer services including email and space to publish Web documents. To use those services, you must establish an electronic identity called a BSU Network ID; this consists of a username and password. Code of Ethics: Students of the university must conduct themselves in accordance with the highest standards of academic honesty and integrity. Plagiarism or violations of copyright policies are a form of academic dishonesty and are treated as ethics violations. The Student Code covers student rights and responsibilities, student complaint procedures, student misconduct, student disciplinary procedures, and other related information. It is the responsibility and right of every student to become familiar with the information contained in the Code. If you need a little review on How to Recognize Plagiarism, take a look at the tutorial located at Indiana University. Communication: Prompt and effective communication is essential to the learning and teaching process. The BSU computer network, especially email and Blackboard's computer conferencing tool, will be employed in ITEDU 694 to:
Guidelines for Email correspondence:
Computer Rights & Responsibilities:
All students must conduct themselves in accordance with the highest standards
of responsible, legal, and ethical computer use while accessing BSU computer
resources. These rights and responsibilities are outlined in the
Computer
Users' Privileges and Responsibilities including institutional purposes,
user security responsibilities, legal usage, confidentiality, and sanctions.
Equity and Inclusion: All written, graphic, and aural communications should conform to guidelines for non-sexist and non-racist language. Consult the most recent edition of a professional style guide for specific guidelines such as the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (2001).
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Special
Student Needs |
If you need course adaptations or accommodations
because of a disability, if you have emergency medical information to share, or if special arrangements need to to be arranged,
please share these needs with the instructor as soon as possible. The instructor
can be reached via email
arose@bsu.edu), telephone (765-285-5648),
fax (765-285-2162), or by appointment in Applied Technology, Room 207C.
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| Resources | Required Texts The following texts will be employed during the Fall 2007 offering of ITEDU 694. You may purchase these texts through MBS Direct or another vendor, such as Amazon.
Required Computer Applications The following computer applications are required tools for ITEDU 699. Please purchase/download and install the following:
Additional Resources: Course resources, including relevant journals, organizations, books, research studies, and WWW links, are located on the course Resources page. You may find the following resources to be especially beneficial, including:
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