The Curriculum Development course introduces participants to a range of theories and approaches to curriculum development, such as competency-based education and outcomes-based education. Although this course introduces such general concepts of curriculum theory and practice, the course focuses primarily upon the design and development of curriculum documents. In particular, participants will develop material related to their own work environment. In addition, participants will develop skills related to instructional design such as the development of plans for teaching and learning. The course highlights the importance of alignment; that is, the connection between course outcomes/goals, delivery of instruction, and the assessment and evaluation of learning.
Prerequisites
Course type
This is a standalone course that can be taken individually without enrolling in a VCC program.
International students: Contact
[email protected]
to confirm whether this course is available to international students.
- Curriculum terminology
- Theories and models of curriculum development
- Needs assessment
- Competency-based approaches – goals and objectives
- Outcomes-based approaches – course mapping
- Course outline/syllabus
- Lesson or workshop plans
1. Actual curriculum products / portfolio created and used by the applicant in their workplace which are judged equivalent to the curriculum documents required in the PIDP 3210 course assignments.
2. A successful interview with the SIE Department Head or one of the full-time SIE faculty.
3. An essay in which the applicant describes the development of their thinking related to the themes, issues, and concepts of the PIDP 3210 course.
For more information or register to this course, please contact the School of Instructor Education at 604.871.7488 or 604.871.7499 or by email at [email protected].
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70201 |
September 8, 2026 to November 15, 2026 |
Online | Online | See full schedule | |
| 70202 |
December 7, 2026 to February 21, 2027 |
Online | Online | See full schedule | Register |
| 70221 |
October 5, 2026 to December 13, 2026 |
Online | Online | See full schedule | |
| 70240 |
November 2, 2026 to January 24, 2027 |
Online | Online | See full schedule | Register |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40113 |
January 4, 2027 to March 12, 2027 |
Online | Online | See full schedule | Register |
| 40114 |
March 1, 2027 to May 9, 2027 |
Online | Online | See full schedule | Register |
| 40150 |
February 1, 2027 to April 11, 2027 |
Online | Online | See full schedule | Register |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.