IED 572 - Clinical Experience in International Education

This course will examine and appraise the international curricula of all grade levels. It includes a presentation of basic curriculum models with reference to research-supported practices and to formative and summative assessment. The goal of this course is to provide each student with opportunities to make contact with and to implement a broad variety of curriculum theory, curricular designs, and successful practices. Coursework will deal with matching specific theories of curriculum development to present practice as found both in the literature and in the rich professional experiences available among the course participants. Activities, content, and materials are related to international curricula including, but not limited to, the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (PYP), the Middle Years Program (MYP), and the Diploma Program (DP).

Credits: 3