Course Outline

YCST3101 - Introduction to Curriculum Studies

YEAR: YEAR 3, SEMESTER 1
COURSE TITLE: Introduction to Curriculum Studies
COURSE CODE: YCST3101
DURATION: 45 HOURS
NO. OF CREDITS: 3
PRE-REQUISITE: YFNT2101 – Fundamentals of Teaching, YFED2101 – Introduction to Foundations of Education, YAED3101 – Introduction to Assessment in Education

Course Description

This course provides an introductory exploration of diverse theoretical/conceptual framework for developing, implementing, managing and evaluating curriculum in different educational contexts.  Student teachers are engaged in authentic experiences in the application of technical skills to curriculum matters as an integral part of their initiation in to the teaching profession.  Assessment is conducted formatively and focuses on the student-teachers’ demonstration of the range of processes which guide their interaction with curricula in their specialized discipline.