This 3 unit course covers the relationship between teachers and the school curriculum based on national guidelines. It focuses on research-based concepts and principles of curriculum development to prepare prospective teachers to engage with curriculum design. The course examines how teachers can ensure their instruction aligns with what students need to learn by becoming aware of teaching practices, student understanding, and the connections between the two. It defines curriculum as the system of instruction and learning used in a subject area that has goals, content, strategies, and resources to help students develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes. The main purpose of a school curriculum is to help students learn while also benefiting schools through guidance for teachers and administration.