I found the content of this course to be more aimed at curriculum planners, and not necessarily that useful to educators, or curriculum executors. It was quite theory heavy, and it gave some good insights into curriculum, but it did not help me achieve what I was hoping for. I was really looking for something more about unit design and lesson planning.

This is a great course for all involved in education. I am a freelancer and develop many courses so it gave me good insight into many elements that were confusing before. Thanks a lot.

Proof reading needed, for the slides and for the quizzes. Overall, this is a low content course delivered in a rather boring and uninformative way.

The information is good if you have no detailed knowledge of curriculum and curriculum theory. But, the course delivery and assessment are horrible. There is little engagement and all she is doing is reading from powerpoints. There are no examples provided and no detailed study of curriculum given. The assessments are extremely tedious and not really based on what she is teaching but rather on what she means. I only passed because I am an expert in curriculum already. Again, if you know nothing it's fine. If you already have the knowledge and are just looking to gain an alternative perspective, don't waste your time and money.

Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Curriculum course added a lot t my knowledge and practice as a school leader. I advise that anyone who works in the education field take this course.

This course is highly recommended for those who are in the teaching profession. It helped me gain an in-depth understanding of how the curriculum works in the teaching-learning process.

this course is very well structured, articulate, rich with resources and sensitive to different learning styles. it embeds those same insights it is up to deliver. I enjoy it a lot!

I really enjoyed all coursera classes, one of the best platform offering courses when it comes to material, topics, communication and organization. Thank you, job well done!!

I thoroughly enjoyed the course and though I have been a teacher for a number of years, I agree with the presenters that it is great to look at the theorists after you have been teaching for some time. The theory doesn't mean much when you are studying but once you start teaching, you can pinpoint what type of teacher you are. I felt at points that the content was a bit dated e.g. Jerome Bruner was mentioned as still teaching in New York when he actually passed away in 2016. Thank you.

This was a very helpful course for providing the foundational tools needed to begin the process of curriculum development. I appreciated the use of script alongside the video to cater to various learning styles! The assignment rubrics provides conflicting information and the use of references is not clearly understood by most of my peers. I found the Coursera platform very easy to navigate and look forward to completing more courses in the catalog!

This is a very dull course. The lectures consist almost entirely of the presenter reading off of a PowerPoint presentation, and without enough time for you to read them yourself. There is no dynamic interaction or story telling, and very little personal stories to help enhance the content. The quizzes were not checked for content. The first one contains questions that aren't in the lectures until module 3 and they often forget to turn on the "shuffle answers" setting. I had to guess a lot to complete them.

The lectures and reading rarely give enough info to answer the quizzes. The videos are just some lady reading the slides. Most of the quiz questions are obvious enough to guess answers and still pass. I’ll be requesting a refund from Coursera. Don’t make the same mistake I made, there is nothing to be learned from this class. Complete waste of time and money.

Outstanding Course on the Foundations of Teaching and Curriculum! This course, Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Curriculum, is an absolute gem for both new and experienced educators. It offers a well-structured and thoughtfully delivered exploration of curriculum theory and practice, making complex ideas accessible and relevant to real classroom contexts. The balance between theoretical insights and practical applications is spot-on, helping me better understand how to interpret, adapt, and implement curriculum to meet diverse student needs. I especially appreciated the discussions on hidden curriculum, pedagogical content knowledge, and the role of context in shaping teaching and learning. The inclusion of global perspectives and references to key theorists like Freire, Bruner, and Vygotsky added rich depth to the learning experience. The reflective activities, quizzes, and peer interactions were engaging and helped reinforce the content meaningfully. This course has truly deepened my understanding of the critical relationship between teacher, curriculum, and student. I would highly recommend it to anyone passionate about improving their teaching practice or gaining a clearer understanding of curriculum development. A must-take for educators!

The Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Curriculum course offers a rich and well-structured exploration of curriculum theory and practice, effectively bridging foundational concepts with real-world classroom application. It equips educators with critical insights into curriculum philosophies, such as essentialism, perennialism, and progressivism, while also introducing practical models like Tyler’s, Taba’s, and Backward Design. A major strength of the course is its emphasis on the dynamic relationship between teacher, learner, and curriculum, as well as the importance of context, inclusivity, and equity in curriculum planning. Through reflective tasks, peer assessments, and scenario-based discussions, the course fosters both critical thinking and practical pedagogy. By addressing hidden curricula, assessment alignment, and diverse learner needs, it empowers teachers to view curriculum not just as content, but as a living, responsive process. This course is highly valuable for educators seeking to enhance their professional judgment, curriculum leadership, and inclusive teaching practices.

The learner has to yearn for knowledge and read all the documents required. in addition, it is of the learner's interest to do extra research on some topics to get the full worth of the course. The discourse between the two professors is a plus to the course. As an educator and short-story writer, it gives me an opportunity to dramatize my response. I believe that the peer-reviewed assignment should allow the learner to express his views to make his/her point. The learner cannot analyze an issue with five hundred words. This is the only negative part of the course. I wrote a three page response just to meet the requirements of the rubric. Otherwise, I would not have been able to do a 'good job.'

Opened my eyes to the foundation of teaching for learning. What was crucial that I took with me from learning this course is that there is a grounded theory for everything and when a teacher understands that, and uses such to further refine their respective art (based on the subject they teach best) there is a road map that is formed or in the midst of forming. That way a track is build almost and one is to stay on that track and keep on improving and learning.

The course is uniquely designed and executed by the respected Instructors. A step by Step process is followed for each lectures (Slides and Videos). The critical analysis made during the interview section was also very informative and educative. The whole course was very motivating. I now possess a good deal of knowledge about Curriculum and its importance. Earnest thanks to Instructors Prof. Suseela Malakolunthu and Prof. John MacBeath.

I feel really happy having enrolled for this course,as a teacher this course has given me a broad spectrum of an understanding of what curriculum is all about.

I feel exited that I have a new tool, which I can apply in my future endeavour to make learning more effective.

Thank you for the extensive videos and additional reading material provided

Thanks to esteemed team of panel of instructors to make this course interesting.

I found the course design with its mix of teaching materials, videos, the peer assessed essays, quizzes and the series of valuable questions provided for reflection, both stimulating and effective in helping my learning process. The course syllabus was comprehensive and well panned over the six weeks and would like to thank Dr Malakolunthu and Prof MacBeath for bring this subject to life.

For people with a teaching qualification contains a lot of things you may already know, even though, I have learnt some very interesting concepts that definitely will have an impact on my teaching strategy and approach. So recommendable for any audience, no matter how experience you think you are.