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EDLD 5335 Curriculum Management Course Embedded Reflections



**Lamar University – M.Ed. in Educational Technology Leadership**

Reflections of Course-based Embedded Assignments
**//Directions://** In submitting your Course-based Embedded Assignment located in Appendix I of the Internship Handbook, you are required to complete a reflection of the identified assignments in your course wiki/e-portfolio. These reflections will be used to assist you in completing your EDLD 5388/5370 (*Please note that course number changes in Fall 2010*) Internship comprehensive exam final report. Students should use and cite their textbook references as well as two additional references when writing each reflection. The reflection must consist of statements regarding the knowledge you gained from the assignment and how the assignment helped you master the Technology Facilitator Standard(s) /Indicator(s).


 * == Course Number: == || == Course Name: == || == Course-based Embedded Hours ==

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 * EDLD 5335 || Curriculum Management || 15 hours ||


 * == Description of the ==

(see Appendix I)
||  || Analyze and summarize the seven components of the TEA Learning System and curriculum. Create Staff Development Agenda focusing on Learner-Centered Principles and Learner-Centered Practices. Analyze and summarize the five standards for Curriculum Management Audit Create an action plan to improve local campus performance on the components of the TEA learning system. Work with colleagues to get feedback and reflect. || **__Self –Assessment__** In Curriculum Management course I learned through the assignments that curriculum has a wide range of meaning. However, scholars such as Fenwick English (1980) defines curriculum as a clear, concise, valid set student objectives. Today, technology is an important aspect of developing a curriculum that is relevant. Ralph Taylor’s (1950) three areas of curriculum goals: "nature of the learner," "values and aims of society," and "knowledge of subject matter for teachers," could be educational focus for the present, past and the future. (pp. 3-61) Keeping these ideas in mind I was able to create a professional development agenda and an action plan for campus improvement that focused on learner-centered principles and practices. “The principles are intended to deal holistically with learners in the context of real-world learning situations.” (Center for Development and Learning, 1997, para. 10) While analyzing the TEA Learning System, creating an action plan for campus improvement, and developing a professional development agenda I learned that when I place the focus toward the nature of today’s students it became evident how important technology rich curriculum is needed in schools. **__Learn as a Learner__** In this course in order to fully grasp the concept of curriculum and complete the assignments effectively it was very important to learn various curriculum and instructional theories. When I read about Ralph Tyler’s theory on curriculum, which was written sixty years ago it is relevant today as it was then. He said that we must understand the nature of the learner. Throughout the whole Educational Technology program the common focus has been to understand today’s students. They are technology driven and they learn differently than previous generation. In this course the Discussion Board became a valuable asset in my learning. I was able to reflect on the readings and relate my experience in the topic such as the curriculum management audit. I learned from my colleagues the benefit of this process. I also learned that some schools have chosen not to be audited. I understand that it is a difficult task to reflect and face weakness in schools, but I learned from others that they were very meaningful. **__Lifelong Learning Skills__** Another curriculum point of view from Ralph Tyler (1950) is that teacher’s knowledge of the subject matter effects the curriculum. This idea is relevant today as ever. Today, so many teachers are sticking with traditional instructional strategies because they lack technology skills. I learned that teachers’ skills and knowledge must change as the society’s needs change. Teachers’ responsibility is to prepare the students with the skills for the 21st Century global job market. As part of this responsibility teachers need continual professional development that is relevant and current. ||
 * **EDLD 5335 Curriculum Management**
 * **References** || Center for Development and Learning. (1997). Learner-Centered Psychological Principles: A Framework For School Reform. Center for Development and Learning. Retrieved from: http://www.cdl.org/resource-library/articles/learner_centered.php

English, F. W. (1980). //Improving Curriculum Management in the Schools.// Council for basic education. Retrieved from: http://www.eric.ed.gov/ERICWebPortal/search/detailmini.jsp? _nfpb=true&_&ERICExtSearch_SearchValue_0=ED201049&ERICExtSearch_SearchType_0=no&accno=ED201049

Tyler, R. W. (1950). //Basic Principles of Curriculum and Instruction//. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. ||