EDU 566 

Media Utilization and Curriculum

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The curriculum of the modern school is examined. Principles and methods of evaluation, selection, and utilization of media are related to curriculum and personal needs of children and youth.

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES/STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Analyze the school curriculum to provide a frame of reference for the selection, evaluation and modification of media.

2. Examine the structure and function of the media program in the school in order to effectively aid in the implementation of the instructional process.

3. Identify media requirements for the accomplishment of specific learning tasks required in various content areas and grade levels.

4. Develop methods of utilization and modification of media to satisfy teacher and student needs.

5.   Examine principal bibliographies and sources required to facilitate the evaluation and selection of media.

6. Analyze differentiated programming and media requirements for students with varied backgrounds and abilities. 

 

 

COURSE OUTLINE

I.     Educational Criticism
      A.  Current Issues
      B.  Meaning for Education
      C.  The Future

II.  Current Trends in Curriculum Development
      A.  Student Learning Outcomes
      B.  Methodology - Modern Teaching Strategies
      C.  Differentiation in Teaching and Learning

III. Sources for Selection
      A.  Print Resources
      B.  Non-print Resources

IV. Evaluation and Selection of Media
      A.  Criteria
      B.  Structure and Procedures
      C.  Related Factors for Consideration

V. Utilization and Modification of Media
      A.  Print Resources
      B.  Non-print Resources

VI. Differentiation Strategies for Meeting Student Needs
      A.  Individual Study Programs
      B.  Related Programming 

 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Specific course requirements and assignments are described in the course syllabus. Course assignments allow students to demonstrate achievement of stated student learning outcomes for this course.

 

SUGGESTED TEXTS / TEXTS USED IN THE PAST

Helping Teacher's Teach: A School Library Media Specialist's Role

Philip M. Turner and Ann Marlow Riedling - (latest edition) 

 

Approved by the ILS Department Curriculum Committee and Faculty, Spring 2009.