Apply Your Skills

Understand how to transfer your classroom skills to the field of curriculum development.

Learn at Your Own Pace

Engage with video lessons, readings, reflection prompts, and writing exercises that prepare you to develop curriculum.

Career Growth

Understand how you can apply your skills to grow in the classroom and beyond.

Earn 2 CEUs from TCSJ

Upon successful completion of the course, participants can earn 2 CEUs from Teachers College of San Joaquin. For more details, visit: https://teacherscollegesj.edu/courses/introduction-to-curriculum-development/ 

Why Take This Course?

✅ Understand the field: Learn what curriculum development really involves—beyond lesson planning—and how it differs across educational publishing, edtech, and nonprofit sectors. ✅ Stand out in a crowded job market: Hiring teams are looking for candidates who understand high-quality instructional materials (HQIM). This course helps you speak the language of the field and demonstrate you’re ready to contribute. ✅ Grow your resume: Gain a certificate of completion you can add to job applications, LinkedIn, and your portfolio. ✅ Prepare for advancement: If you’re already in an instructional role, this course helps you deepen your knowledge and position yourself for promotions or more specialized curriculum work. ✅ Plan your next steps: You'll leave with clear next actions to continue your upskilling journey, whether that’s building a portfolio, applying for jobs, or diving into more advanced curriculum topics. Jump start your path to becoming a curriculum developer by enrolling today.

Ready to kickstart your career in curriculum development?

Enroll now to gain the skills, tools, and confidence to excel in crafting impactful educational content. All students are eligible to earn 2 CEUs from Teachers College of San Joaquin.

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Introduction to Curriculum Development

9 Chapters · 60 Lessons

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    Introduction to Curriculum Development

    1. Benefits of Taking This Course Free preview
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      Introduction to the Course

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      Course Structure and Expectations

    4. Optional College Credits Free preview
    5. TCSJ Syllabus Free preview
    6. Request for PD Funding Template (Educators) Free preview
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    What is Curriculum?

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      Objectives

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      Key Terminology in Curriculum Development

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      Core vs. Supplemental Resource Review

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      Curriculum and Achievement

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      EdReports Review

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      What Makes a Good Curriculum Devlopment Team?

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      Self-Reflection: Assets in Curriculum Development

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      Team Strengths Exercise

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    What is Curriculum Development?

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      Objectives

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      Interpreting Curriculum

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      Intended vs. Perceived vs. Achieved Curriculum

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      What Do Curriculum Developers Create?

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      Self-Reflection: Aspects of Curriculum Work

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      Who Keeps Track of All That Work?

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      Curriculum Development vs. Curriculum Writing

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    Developing Curriculum For Audiences Beyond Your Own Classroom

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      Objectives

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      Differences Between Developing For Yourself vs. a Wider Audience

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      Standards-Aligned Curriculum

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      Step-by-Step Guide to Writing Standards-Aligned Curriculum

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      Standards-Aligned Curriculum Task

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      UDL in Curriculum

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      UDL Curriculum Revision Task

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      Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in Curriculum Development

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      Culturally Responsive Curriculum Task

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      Multilingual Learners

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      ELSF Guidelines Review

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      Multilingual Learner Supports in Curriculum

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      Supporting MLs in Curriculum Design

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      ML Support Curriculum Task

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    How to Write

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      Objectives

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      What is Asset-Based Writing?

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      APA Inclusive Language Reflection

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      Whose Responsibility is it to Catch Bias in Language?

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      Bias Review Task

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      General Writing Tips

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      Designing for Student Attention Spans

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      Designing for New Teachers

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      Lesson Design Comparison Exercise

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    How to Revise

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      Objectives

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      Types of Curriculum Revisions

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      Giving and Receiving Effective Curriculum Feedback

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      What Feedback Should You Incorporate?

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      Feedback Roleplay Exercise

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      Should I Change My Work? Exercise

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    Keeping Current on Curriculum and Education

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      Objectives

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      Staying Up to Date

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      Personal Commitments to Learning

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    How to Grow Your Career

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      Objectives

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      Different Roles in Curriculum Development

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      Practical Tips in a Competitive Job Market

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      Building a Curriculum Development Resume and Portfolio

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      Standing Out in an Interview

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      Is a Career Coach Worth It?

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    Final Project: Curriculum Task

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      Curriculum Sample Task for Portfolio