The process of curriculum planning involves understanding and prioritizing standards, aligning text and materials, pacing and organizing instruction, planning units and lessons, and selecting instructional materials. Students will learn to create a curriculum and review existing curricula for elements of high-quality instructional materials. Students will study practices and strategies in curriculum development in K-12 education, higher education, and professional development. Additionally, students will learn the importance of assessment for and of learning, as well as how to engage in data analysis to improve instruction.