Jan. 6

Course Syllabus:

Read and review the course syllabus & the accompanying article by M. Frances Klein

• Web version of the Syllabus
• .pdf version of the Syllabus
• M. Frances Klein Article

Post any questions you have about the syllabus in the discussion area for Module 1

Respond to the discussion prompt about the Klein article (do the discussion practice first)

None

Purchase Course Texts:

Review the list of textbooks in the syllabus and purchase them through the retailer of your choice

(Note:  If you are not a C&I student, you are not required to buy the “core” textbooks.)

• Andrews University Bookstore
• Amazon
• Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
• Barnes & Noble
• Powells

Let Dr. Burton know by email (burton@andrews.edu) if you don’t have your books by Jan. 16

Jan. 16

Discussion Practice: 

Read and respond to questions posted in the class discussion area

• Messages posted at the class discussion area for Module 1. To get to the course Discussion Area, click on the "Discussion Area" link on the left side of your computer screen OR from the course homepage, click the icon for Course Resources.

Read and respond to postings in the discussion area for Module 1

Jan. 16

Lecture 1:

Overview of our Electronic Learning Enviornment (ELE) and Process

• Guidelines for downloading PowerPoint Lectures and Word files
• Lecture 1: PowerPoint w/ audio (large file!)
• For all video files -- when in Internet Explorer just click on the link and view them. If you want to save them to your computer, right click, select "Save Target As" and then save.
• Lecture 1, Part 1 (Video - large file)
• Lecture 1, Part 1 (Video - small file)
• Lecture 1, Part 2 (Video - large file)
• Lecture 1, Part 2 (Video - small file)
• Lecture 1, Part 3 (Video - large file)
• Lecture 1, Part 3 (Video - small file)
• Lecture 1, Part 4 (Video - large file)
• Lecture 1, Part 4 (Video - small file)
• Lecture Handout

Post response to prompt in discussion area for Module 1

Jan.  16

KWL on Curriculum Design:

Complete the K & W portions of this graphic organizer

• Guidelines for downloading PowerPoint Lectures and Word files
• Guidelines for KWL Task
• KWL Template (Word file) (Read the guidelines FIRST before clicking on this!!!)
• Examples: (Giny) (Dan) (Josephine)
• Free .pdf File Creator download
• Guidelines for using .pdf software

“Print” as a .pdf file and upload to the course assignment dropbox

Jan.  16

Personal Introduction

• Guidelines
• Burton’s Personal Introduction (PowerPoint file)
• Examples of Personal Introductions (PowerPoint files) (Lileth) (Giny)

Upload your presentation in the course assignment dropbox

Jan.  16

Jan. 16

Lecture 2: 

The Language of Curriculum Studies

• Lecture 2: PowerPoint version (large file) (Coming soon!)
• Lecture 2: Video version (Coming soon!)
• Lecture handout (Coming soon!)

Post response to prompt in discussion area for Module 1 (Coming soon!)

Jan. 23

Philosophy Statement:

Prepare (or revise if previously written) a personal statement of your educational philosophy

• Guidelines
• Philosophy Statement Scoring Rubric
• Education, by White (self-selected sections)
• Curriculum Essentials, by Wiles (Ch. 1)
• Free PDF File Creator download

“Print” as a .pdf file and upload to the course assignment dropbox

Jan. 23

Required Reading:

Problem-based Learning

• .pdf version of "Problem-based Learning"

Post response to prompt in discussion area for Module 1 (Coming soon!)

Jan. 23

Required Reading:

A Classical Curriculum

• .html version of "A Classical Curriculum"

Post response to prompt in discussion area for Module 1 (Coming soon!)

Jan. 23

Required Reading:

An Integrated-Thematic Curriculum for Gifted Learners

• .html version of "An Integrated-Thematic Curriculum . . ."

Post response to prompt in discussion area for Module 1 (Coming soon!)

Jan. 23

Venn Diagram:  Compare three curriculum designs (Do this after completing the previous three readings)

• Guidelines (Coming soon!)
• Venn Template

“Print” as a .pdf file and upload to the course assignment dropbox

Jan. 23

Discussion: 

Read and respond to your classmates comments

• Discussion area for Module 1

Read and respond to classmates postings in the discussion area for Module 1

Jan. 23

Jan. 23

Lecture 3: 

Introduction to Definitional Investigations

• Lecture 3: PowerPoint version (large file)
• Lecture 3: Video version
• Lecture handout
• Curriculum Essentials, Wiles (Ch 2 & 5)
• Investigation Guidelines
• Rubric for grading the investigation
• Examples of completed investigations

Post response to prompt in discussion area for Module 1 (select topic for your investigation)

Jan. 30

Required Readings:

Find articles related to your investigation topic and begin reading and taking notes

James White Library Article Search

Not required

Continue reading as needed through Feb. 20

Discussion: 

Read and respond to your classmates comments

Discussion area for Module 1

Read and respond to classmates postings in the discussion area for Module 1

Jan. 30

Jan. 30

Investigation Checkpoint 1

Checkpoint 1 Handout

“Print” as a .pdf file and upload to the course assignment dropbox

Feb. 6

Discussion: 

Read and respond to your classmates comments

Discussion area for Module 1

Read and respond to classmates postings in the discussion area for Module 1

Feb. 6

Feb. 6

Investigation Checkpoint 2

Checkpoint 2 Handout

“Print” as a .pdf file and upload to the course assignment dropbox

Feb. 13

Discussion: 

Read and respond to your classmates comments

Discussion area for Module 1

Read and respond to classmates postings in the discussion area for Module 1

Feb. 13

Feb. 13

Investigation Checkpoint 3

Complete your investigation

Checkpoint 3 Handout

“Print” as a .pdf file and upload to the course assignment dropbox

Feb. 20

Discussion: 

Read and respond to your classmates comments

Discussion area for Module 1

Read and respond to classmates postings in the discussion area for Module 1

Feb. 20

Feb. 20

Data Gathering Grid: 

Compare curriculum designs as presented by classmates

Guidelines

Data Gathering Grid Template

“Print” as a .pdf file and upload to the course assignment dropbox

Feb. 27

KWL:

Complete the “L” section of the organizer

Guidelines

KWL Template

“Print” as a .pdf file and upload to the course assignment dropbox

Feb. 27

Required Reading:

Bloom’s Taxonomy, Chapters 1 & 2

Refer to the textbook

Post response to prompt in discussion area for Module 1

Feb. 27

Discussion: 

Read and respond to your classmates comments

Discussion area for Module 1

Read and respond to classmates postings in the discussion area for Module 1

Feb. 27

Feb. 27

Examination 1: 

Curriculum Designs

Study Guide for Exam 1

Take exam online at the course website

<Link here>

March 5

Lecture 4: 

Overview of Understanding by Design

Lecture 4

PowerPoint version (large file)

Video version

Lecture handout

Post response to prompt in discussion area for Module 2

March 5

Required Reading:

Understanding by Design, chapters 1 – 4

Refer to the textbook

Post response to prompt in discussion area for Module 2

March 5

March 5

UBD Glossary: 

Create a visual definition for assigned terms from UBD

Glossary Guidelines

“Print” as a .pdf file and upload to the course assignment dropbox

March 12

Required Reading:

UBD chapters 5 – 8

Refer to the textbook

Post response to prompt in discussion area for Module 2

March 12

Required Reading:

Bloom’s Taxonomy, Chapters 3-5

Refer to the textbook

Post response to prompt in discussion area for Module 2

March 12

Discussion: 

Read and respond to your classmates comments

Discussion area for Module 2

Read and respond to classmates postings in the discussion area for Module 2

March 12

March 12

Andrews University Spring Break

March 19

March 19

Required Reading:

Bloom’s Taxonomy, Chapters 6 & 14

Refer to the textbook

Post response to prompt in discussion area for Module 2

March 26

Optional Reading:

Bloom’s Taxonomy, Chapters 7-13 (select those that apply to you)

Refer to the textbook

Not required

Not required

Curriculum Design & Development Project:

Checkpoint 1:  Project Proposal

Project Guidelines

Checkpoint 1 Handout

Assessment Rubric for Curriculum Design & Development Project

“Print” as a .pdf file and upload to the course assignment dropbox

March 26

Required Reading:

Read UBD chapters 9 & 10

Refer to the textbook

Post response to prompt in discussion area for Module 2

March 26

UBD Glossary: 

Create a visual definition for assigned terms from UBD

Glossary Guidelines

“Print” as a .pdf file and upload to the course assignment dropbox

March 26

Discussion: 

Read and respond to your classmates comments

Discussion area for Module 2

Read and respond to classmates postings in the discussion area for Module 2

March 26

March 26

Curriculum Design & Development Project:

Checkpoint 2, Progress & Plans

Project Guidelines

Checkpoint 2 Handout

“Print” as a .pdf file and upload to the course assignment dropbox

April 2

Examination Review:

Review for UBD Examination

UBD Examination Study Guide

NA

NA

Examination 2:

UBD Examination

UBD Examination Study Guide

Take exam online at the course website

<Link here>

April 2

April 2

Required Reading:

The Curriculum Studies Reader, Chapters 24, 25, 26

Curriculum Essentials, Chapter 5

Refer to the Textbooks

Post response to prompt in discussion area for Module 3

April 9

Curriculum Design & Development Project:

Checkpoint 3, designing curriculum for diverse learners

Checkpoint 3 Handout

“Print” as a .pdf file and upload to the course assignment dropbox

April 9

TLC Mini-conference Presentation:

Submit title of presentation for TLC Mini-conference

NA

Email your name and presentation title (as you want it in the printed program) to kieren@andrews.edu, 

Send a carbon copy (cc) to burton@andrews.edu

April 9

Discussion: 

Read and respond to your classmates comments

Discussion area for Module 3

Read and respond to classmates postings in the discussion area for Module 3

April 9

April 9

Curriculum Design & Development Project:

Checkpoint 4, project presentation almost ready

Checkpoint 4 Handout

Presentation Guidelines

“Print” as a .pdf file and upload to the course assignment dropbox

April 16

Discussion: 

Read and respond to your classmates comments

Discussion area for Module 3

Read and respond to classmates postings in the discussion area for Module 3

April 16

April 16

TLC Mini-conference Presentation:

Project presentation ready for the conference

Presentation Guidelines

Face-2-Face presenters:  Bring your completed presentation to the Mini-conference April 20

Virtual presenters:  Upload your presentation on the course discussion site by April 18 or mail your presentation to Burton by April 15

April 23

“Attend” TLC Mini-conference

Face-2-Face attendance is on April 20; Virtual attendance is anytime between April 20 and April 23

Guidelines for TLC Mini-conference Attendance

TLC Mini-conference Attendance Form

TLC Mini-conference Feedback Form

“Virtual” Presentations for Distance Students

Face-to-Face Attendees:  Turn in your completed attendance forms at the mini-conference

Virtual Attendees: Complete the Feedback Forms & the Attendance Form and email them to burton@andrews.edu 

April 23

Curriculum Design & Development Project:

Continue revision of your project based on feedback

NA

NA

NA

Final Exam Review

Final Examination Study Guide

Final Examination Assessment Rubric

NA

NA

April 23

Curriculum Design & Development Project: Submit final version of your project

Assessment Rubric for Curriculum Design & Development Project

“Print” your final project to .pdf and then do one of the following:

Upload to the assignment dropbox by April 30;

Upload your project on the course discussion site for Module 3 by April 30;

Drop it off by Dr. Burton’s office by April 30;

Or mail your final project to Dr. Burton by April 25

April 30

Course Assessment 1:

Complete online course evaluation

<link> to Student Evaluation of Teaching Instrument

Complete and submit online through CIRCLE; email Dr. Burton to let him know you have completed it

April 30

Course Assessment 2:

Complete online faith & learning perceptions tool

<link> to Student Perception of Faith/Learning Integration Instrument

Complete and submit online through CIRCLE; email Dr. Burton to let him know you have completed it

April 30

Final Examination:

Comprehensive Exam (essay) Prep

Final Examination Assessment Rubric

Final Examination Guidelines & Test Items (emailed to you)

Dr. Burton will email you the essay question by April 23.  You write your response and email it back to him by April 30.

April 30