EDD 7108 Curriculum Leadership in Higher Education

The purpose of this course is to examine the roles that higher educational leaders play in the curriculum design process and in removing barriers to teaching and learning in higher education. Among the topics discussed in this course will be Teaching Philosophy and Approaches, Curriculum Structure, Instructional Models, and Student Assessment. Emphasis will be placed on developing well-defined learning objectives within an organized curriculum; structuring learning units in a logical, sequential order; constructing assessments that enhance student learning; and implementing a variety of instructional strategies to promote student mastery of course performance objectives.