Tuesday, October 30, 2012


CI 6130 works portfolio;  Name  ID.
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1.Assignment 1. curriculum theory and practice; put the work here















Monday, October 29, 2012

Assignment1. Read this article http://www.infed.org/biblio/b-curric.htm, and  answer the following questions;


1.What are the differences between CURRICULUM and SYLLABUS

2. According to Bobbitt’s “THE CURRICULUM”,What are the objectives of curriculum? If you are the curriculum planner using Bobbitt’s theory. How would your curriculum looks like?

3.Elaborate the saying of Tyler:  
 Since the real purpose of education is not to have the instructor perform certain activities but to bring about significant changes in the students' pattern of behaviour, it becomes important to recognize that any statements of objectives of the school should be a statement of changes to take place in the students.  (Tyler 1949: 44) 

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Wednesday, October 24, 2012


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Course Specification

Institution                   Assumption University
Campus//Faculty/Department   Hua Mak Campus, Graduate School of Education


Vision
                                          
Mission

To be recognized as a leader in graduate studies of education, with a strong focus on the pursuit of knowledge, professional education, the fulfillment of educational communities on worldwide basis with high levels of leadership in teaching, research and community development.
To advance, transmit and sustain cutting-edge knowledge and understanding through the conduct of teaching, research and scholarship at the highest international standards, for the benefit of those people employed in, or seeking employment in, the educational profession.


Section I General Information

1. Course Code and Title   CI 6130 Seminar in Contemporary Issues in Curriculum and Instruction
2. Total Credits                           3 Credits (3-0-6)
3. Program and Type of Course     Master of Education Program in Curriculum and Instruction
      Major Core Course
4. Responsible Faculty Member (Coordinator)   Assoc.Prof. Dr. Supit Karnjanapun
Teaching faculty member(s)         Assoc.Prof. Dr. Supit Karnjanapun                45  hrs.
5. Semester/Year of Study     2/2012
6. Pre-requisite (If any)         None
7. Co-requisite (If any)         None   
8. Venue         Graduate School of education, Assumption University, Hua Mak Campus
9. Latest Date of Course Specification Development or Modification        2/2011

Section 2 Aims and Objectives

1. Aims of the Course

This course is designed to allow teachers to collaboratively investigate the research findings pertaining to contemporary issues in education relating to curriculum and instruction.
2. Objectives of Course Development/Modification
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will demonstrate:

Knowledge of
• Current educational issues related to the problems in curriculum and instruction
• The school as an institution of learning enhancement
• The nature, types, and the process of curriculum, instructional and assessment decision making including the significance and implication in educational practices.

Skills in
• Analyzing an instruction and assessment situation for the identification of appropriate curricular methodologies for dealing with and responding to learning needs.
• Applying appropriate curricular choices and assessment practices

Attitudes and Values
• Understanding of education - envisioning oneself as both teacher and learner
• Avoiding biases based on race, color, class, and gender
Section 3 Course Characteristics and Implementation
1. Course Description
This course will investigate the research findings pertaining to contemporary issues in education. Students are required to identify and analyze one or more problems in curriculum and instruction and to present a research paper to the class for in-depth discussion. Research projects emphasizing application to instructional problems will be a critical component of the course. The class will use a student presentation/dialogue intensive approach and focus will be on discovery learning methodologies.

2. Number of Hours/Semester
Lecture          45 hours Tutorial
- Practice/Field Experience/Internship      
- Self-directed Learning                                    90 hours

3. Number of hours provided for academic advice and guidance to students
- The faculty member provides academic advice to students 3 hours/ week and on call as needed.
- The faculty member is available to set up appointments via mobile or e-mail contact followed up with meeting on campus as needed.

Section 4 Development of Student Learning Outcomes

1. Ethics and Moral
1.1 Ethics and Morals to be developed
- Social concern
- Responsibility
- Valuing others and love
1.2 Teaching Methods
Case study and discussions on the topic
1.3 Evaluation Methods
- Observation
- Question and answer
- Group response
2. Knowledge
2.1 Knowledge to be acquired
• Current educational issues related to the problems in curriculum and instruction
• The school as an institution of learning enhancement
• The nature, types, and the process of curriculum, instructional and assessment decision making including the significance and implication in educational practices.

2.2 Teaching Methods
- Active learning and research-based instruction are the major mode of teaching and learning throughout the course.
- Students are required to review the reading exercises and activities developed by the instructor and fellow students as discussed in the class.
- Students engage in performing learning activities: for example instructional situation analysis, article review, and use of online materials.

2.3 Evaluation Methods
- Examination
- Report
- Presentation
3. Cognitive Skills
3.1 Cognitive Skills to be developed
- Remember
- Understand
- Analyze
- Apply
- Evaluate
- Creativity
- Critical thinking
- Logical thinking
3.2 Teaching Methods
- Review the previous lesson before new lesson.
- Make connections between lesson and student daily life.
- Cooperative learning, group interactions and direct instruction as needed
3.3 Evaluation Methods
- Examination
- Report
- Presentation
4. Interpersonal Skills and Responsibility
4.1 Interpersonal Skills and Responsibility to be developed
- Time management
- Self – regulation
- Self – efficacy
- Social concern development
4.2 Teaching Methods
- Model teaching
- Use example as a lesson
- Interaction
- Presentations with feedback
4.3 Evaluation Methods
- Observation
- Group work
                                                 Section 5 Teaching and Evaluation Plans

1. Teaching Plan
Week
Topics
No. of Hours
Date
Teaching & Learning Activities, Instructional Media
Faculty Member
1

Course intro.Curriculum and Theory
http://www.infed.org/biblio/b-curric.htm

30 Oct. 2012

Group activity
Direct instruction

Dr. Supit

2

The UNESCO and Education

http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0021/002180/218001e.pdf

06 Nov. 2012

Direct instruction and discussion
Dr. Supit
3

Engaging the student online:Curriculum and Theory
http://www.vcu.edu/cte/resources/newsletters_archive/OC0712.pdf
MOOC;
Massive Open Online Course
http://mashable.com/2012/11/08/education-technology/
http://www.technologyreview.com/news/506326/the-technology-of-massive-open-online-courses/
www.coursera.org,www.udacity.com,https://www.edx.org/,http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academic_Room
https://www.coursera.org/course/edc

13 Nov. 2012

Direct instruction and discussion
Dr. Supit
4

Students presentations on "Ten ways to engage students in an online courses"

20 Nov. 2012

Direct instruction and discussion
Dr. Supit
5

The Phillipines Visions for Education
Mark


 04 Dec. 2012

Direct instruction, and discussion

Dr. Supit

6

Preparing Thai Higher Education for IntegratedASEAN Community
BEE

11 Dec. 2012

Student presentation followed by panel discussion
Dr. Supit

7

The US.Visions for Education and/or The Eastern Europe country Visions for Education
CASSIE

18 Dec.  2012

Student presentation followed by panel discussion

Dr. Supit
8
Education MTEF:Approaches, Experience and Lessons from Nine Countries in Asia http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0019/001915/191500e.pdf

08 Jan. 2013

Student presentation followed by panel discussion
Dr. Supit
9

Timore Visions for Education
SANDRA&GAMA

15 Jan. 2013

Student presentation followed by panel discussion
Dr.Supit
10

Mynmar Visions for Education
HTANG&Ko Toe

22 Jan. 2013

Student presentation followed by panel discussion
Dr. Supit
11

China's Visons for Education
ELLA&JUN

29 Jan. 2013

Student presentation followed by panel discussion
Dr. Supit
12


Cambodia Visions for Education
THORNG

05 Feb. 2013

Student presentation followed by panel discussion

Dr. Supit

13

Iran Visions for Education
SINA

12 Feb. 2013

Student presentation followed by panel discussion

Dr. Supit

14

Teaching and Learning of 21st Century skills.

19 Feb. 2013


online submission of article reflections

Dr. Supit

15

India Visions for education
NEHA

20Feb. 2013

A42
Student presentation followed by panel discussion
Dr. Supit
16

Final Examination

05 Mar. 2013


Dr. Supit

2. Evaluation Plan
Activity
Learning Outcomes
Evaluation Methods
Week  of the Semester
Proportion of Evaluation (%)
1

Student responsibility
Check on class participation


Every week

10
2
Student knowledge
Students are required to do the assignment and make presentation (s) in class; the topic chosen is related to the contents

10 weeks

30
3

Student presentation
 Observation, and evaluation form

One week

20
4
Project
Check on the contents and the
The format of reporting the  project

One week

20
5
Examination
Essay question
One week
20

Section 6 Teaching & Learning Resources
1. Students are encouraged to view a valuable process course research tool at:
http://www.carla.umn.edu/assessment/VAC/WhyAssess/p_1.html
Course blog:

2. Essential Documents
http://www.infed.org/biblio/b-curric.htm
http://curriculum.qcda.gov.uk/
http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0018/001879/187946e.pdf
http://www.eric.ed.gov/ERICWebPortal/search/detailmini.jsp?_nfpb=true&_&ERICExtSearch_SearchValue_0=ED502607&ERICExtSearch_SearchType_0=no&accno=ED502607
http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0019/001915/191500e.pdf
http://www.p21.org/documents/P21_arts_map_final.pdf
http://www.asean.org/publications/AR09.pdf
http://www.unescobkk.org/en/education/education-policy/?utm_medium=twitter
http://www.moulton-udell.k12.ia.us/docs/10-11/K-12_21stCentSkills.pdf
http://www.p21.org/route21/images/stories/epapers/r21_ci_epaper.pdf
https://dl-web.dropbox.com/get/Brotom/A%20learner%27s%20curriculum.pdf?w=c3d0711c
http://teacherofthe21stcentury.blogspot.com/2008/05/curriculum-and- instruction.html
http://www.ncte.org/governance/21stcenturyframework
http://www.multiage-education.com/russportfolio/curriculumtopics/21stcenturycurr.html
http://ozpk.tripod.com/00curric
http://www.icte.org/T01_Library/T01_123.PDF
http://www.multiage-education.com/russportfolio/curriculumtopics/21stcenturycurr.html
http://www.21stcenturyschools.com/What_is_21st_Century_Education.htm
http://www.p21.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=352&Itemid=120
http://teacherofthe21stcentury.blogspot.com/2008/05/curriculum-and-instruction.html
http://www.ncte.org/governance/21stcenturyframework
http://www.multiage-education.com/russportfolio/curriculumtopics/21stcenturycurr.html
http://ozpk.tripod.com/00curric
http://www.icte.org/T01_Library/T01_123.PDF
http://learning21c.wordpress.com/
hhttp://21stcenturylearning.wetpaint.com/
http://learning21c.wordpress.com/page/2/
http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI3009.pdf
http://www.johnseelybrown.com/newlearning.pdf
http://educationinjapan.wordpress.com/homeschooling-afterschooling/what-is-21st-century-curriculum/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/21st_Century_Skills

3. Recommended Documents
http://www.asean.org/publications/AR09.pdf
http://www.edthai.com/reform/dec16a.htm
http://www.deped.gov.ph/cpanel/uploads/issuanceImg/may4-asean.pdf
http://www.21stcenturyschools.com/What_is_21st_Century_Education.htm

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Suggested Journals:
1. American Educational Research Journal
2. Change: The Magazine of Higher Education Administration Quarterly
3. Educational Forum
 4. Educational Leadership
5. Educational Researcher
6. Educational Psychologist
7. Phi Delta Kappan

Section 7 Course Evaluation and Improvement
1. Strategies for Course Effectiveness Evaluation by Students
- Student evaluation by the end of the course
- Reflection by the student after class
2. Strategies for Teaching Evaluation
- Student response
- Teacher observation
3. Teaching Improvement
- Student response --- Teacher improvement ---- Student satisfaction
4. Verification of Student Achievements in the Course
- Student gains knowledge.
- Student shows the ability in explaining, analyzing, and creating.
5. Course Reviewing and planning for Improvement of Course Effectiveness
- Major revision every 5 years
- Minor revision where appropriate

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