3 semester credits

Curriculum design is effective when it aligns with a district’s beliefs about teaching and learning. In this course, education professionals examine current research on learning theory, and they consider how to use various curriculum design models to bring such theory to action. They learn how to develop curriculum initiatives that align with standards, contextualize content, and focus on the needs of diverse learners across all grades levels. Education professionals also engage in coursework that emphasizes the importance of building capacity among school leaders by launching learning communities that can lead, monitor, and support successful implementation of curriculum plans.