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/ 

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Introduction to Curriculum Development

9 Chapters · 57 Lessons

  1. 1

    Introduction to Curriculum Development

    1. Introduction to the Course Free preview
    2. Course Structure and Expectations Free preview
    3. Optional College Credits Free preview
  2. 2

    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

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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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      Mutlilingual 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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      Feedback Roleplay Exercise

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      What Feedback Should You Incorporate?

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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