本學科旨在有系統地介紹課程設計的概念，並嘗試從討論與練習中，讓修課的學生了解並應用課程設計的原理原則，進而培養其課程設計實作能力，以完備其教師專業能力。此外，藉由對當前我國中小學課程議題的討論，激發學生對課程問題的興趣，體認課程設計在教育問題中所扮演的角色，及教師在課程設計中所扮演的關鍵角色，以培養其教師專業態度。
This course aims to introduce systematically theories and key concepts about Curriculum Design. Through the arranged discussion and practices, the learning activities in this course will also build students practical capabilities of designing curriculum. Furthermore, issues related to curriculum will be included and discussed. It is expected that students’ interest in the field could be inspired and their teaching profession will be enhanced.