MAT 523 - Curriculum Design

4 credits
Explores curricular decision-making, organization and planning for diverse classrooms using the Understanding by Design model. Students investigate how to support all learners in meeting rigorous learning goals by drawing upon knowledge of content areas, curriculum, cross-disciplinary skills and pedagogy, technological tools, and knowledge of learners and community contexts. Particular emphasis is placed upon outcome-based curriculum, differentiation, interdisciplinary curriculum design, short and long range planning; and an understanding of the Common Core Standards, Oregon State Standards and 21st Century Skills.
Graded (A-F) only