TCED 6906 - Designing Curriculum for the 21st Century Learner
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A02, CRN 43433,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Daniel Wakefield
Email: drwakefield@ysu.edu
Course Description
6906. Designing Curriculum for the 21st Century Learner. What does curriculum in the 21st century look like? How does the thinking paradigm differ from the traditional curriculum model? This course will build on the Introduction to Digital Teaching and Learning by introducing students to models of digital teaching that transform curriculum into the 21st century digital learning. Students will explore the process of unlearning traditional teaching methods and explore the shift to personalized, entrepreneur learning. Prereq.: TCED 6905. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | National Technology Plan | US Dept. of Education | |
| Required | Culture Shift: Teaching in a Learner-Centered Environment Powered by Digital Learning | Alliance for Excellent Education | |
| Required | Exemplary Lesson and Unit Plans for K-12 Educators | Intel | |
| Required | 5 Emerging Trends in Project-Based Learning | Getting Smart | |
| Required | Art-Infused Project-Based Learning: Crafting Beautiful Work | Edutopia | |
| Required | Technology Integration for the New 21st Century Learner | NAESP | |
| Required | What Is Successful Technology Integration | Edutopia | |
| Required | The Future of the Curriculum: School Knowledge in the Digital Age | Ben Williamson | |
| Required | 15 Characteristics of a 21st Century Teacher | Edutopia |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19 | National Technology Plan Culture Shift |
Connecting Teaching and Learning to the Digital Culture | Discussion #1 |
| 10/26 | Competency-Based Learning Intel Article 8 Emerging Trends Article Art-Infused Project-Based Learning |
Instructional Models for the 21st Century | Discussion #2 Comparison Analysis |
| 11/2 | Technology Integration Articles Digital Technology in Deeper Learning |
Technology Integration | Discussion #3 |
| 11/9 | Personalizing the Journey into 21st Learning | Action Plan Analysis Discussion #4 |
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| 11/16 | Deconstructing Curriculum | Curriculum Deconstruction and Reconstruction | Deconstructing Curriclum Reflection Action Plan |
| 11/23 | Williamson Article | Curriculum Redesigned for 21st Century Thinking | Reconstruction Activity Discussion #5 |
| 11/30 | 15 Characteristics of 21st Century Teacher Article | On the Path of a 21st Century Teacher | Discussion #6 |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.