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Curriculum Theory Synthesis Essay

Regis University College for Professional Studies

Learner’s Name: Course: EDCI 600 Value: 28 points

Task Description: Review the authors and theories we have explored in this class and synthesize all that you have learned about the major curriculum theories in a 4- to 6-page paper (using APA style and format) to address the following in your paper:

1. Summarize and synthesize the major approaches of the authors covered in this course, identifying key similarities and differences between the authors and their respective philosophies. Include as many of the authors as possible.

2. Reflect on the current state of the curriculum field and education. Where do you see each of these philosophies today in education? What is your perspective on the acceptance and rejection of certain ideals in educational practice?

Use of Rubric by Facilitator: For each Characteristic, highlight the appropriate cell in the rubric. When all Characteristics have been assessed, add points by column for each Characteristic and assign the appropriate grade (A, B, C…). Note that all Proficient assessments equal 24.5 points, or 87.5%, a high B. Add comments to the individual learner. Copy/paste rubric, score, and comments in feedback area or attach this document.

| |4 – Exemplary |3.5 – Proficient |2.8 – Basic |0 – 2.7 – Minimal |

| |Exceeds requirements |Meets requirements |Does not meet requirements |Fails requirements |

|ORGANIZATION |Paper is exceptionally well |Paper is readable and has an |Paper has limited readability |Paper is disorganized, and it is |

| |organized and readable. It has a |introduction, a body, and a |and/or an inadequate introduction, |difficult to ascertain the |

| |distinct introduction that grabs |conclusion. While perfectly |body, and/or conclusion. |introduction, body, and/or |

| |the reader’s attention, a body that|competent, not as compelling as an |Transitions or general organization|conclusion. Needs to be reorganized|

| |clearly addresses all main points, |Exemplary paper. |may be lacking, and paper is |and redone. |

| |and a conclusion that ties paper | |difficult to understand. | |

| |together. | | | |

|DESCRIPTION OF THE |Paper gives a vivid description of |Paper gives an adequate description|Paper gives a sketchy description |Paper fails to describe the |

|CURRICULUM |the curriculum, including |of the curriculum, including a |of the observed curriculum setting,|curriculum in a meaningful way, |

| |convincing narratives with |generally convincing narrative and |omitting some of the major details |leading to substantial doubt that |

| |attention to detail and use of |attention to detail. The observed |of the environment. Reader |the writer paid adequate attention |

| |metaphor or analogy as necessary. |environment is painted well enough |struggles to fully understand the |to the curriculum environment. |

| |Paper transports the reader to the |that a reader can understand it. |experience. | |

| |curriculum setting. | | | |

|CRITICAL THINKING |Writer identifies five or more |Writer identifies three or four |Writer identifies one or two |Paper lacks identifiable evidence |

| |similarities and differences among |similarities and differences of |similarities and differences of |of critical thinking. |

| |major curriculum theories. |major curriculum theories. |major curriculum theories. | |

|GRAMMAR AND |Sentences are varied and |Sentences have no (or very few) |Sentences are simple and lack |Sentences are unclear and many |

|APA STYLE |grammatically correct. Prose is not|grammatical errors that detract |variety. Paper includes a number of|grammatical errors in structure |

| |only correct but compelling and |from meaning. Sentences are |grammatical mistakes that detract |make paper virtually unreadable. |

| |engaging. Paper complies in every |generally varied and interesting. |from meaning. Paper may not fully |Paper may not comply with APA |

| |respect with APA style. |Paper complies with APA style. |comply with APA style. |style. |

|SPELLING AND |Writing is totally error-free. |No (or very few) spelling and |Writing has several spelling and |Writing has so many spelling and |

|PUNCTUATION | |punctuation errors exist, and no |punctuation errors that detract |punctuation errors as to be |

| | |errors detract from meaning. |from meaning. |virtually unreadable. |

|WORD CHOICE/ |Word choice and vocabulary drawn |Word choice and vocabulary |Word choice and vocabulary do not |Word choice and vocabulary are |

|VOCABULARY |from the theories/authors show an |illustrate a solid understanding of|clearly express ideas or convey a |vague and unclear throughout the |

| |exceptional understanding of course|course content and incorporate a |good understanding of course |paper.. |

| |content. |good understanding of course |content. | |

| | |content. | | |

Score: XX points, equivalent to grade of X

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