CurriculumThe Federal Government
Parent and Community
Groups
National Curriculum Standards
Local School Boards
Teachers State Governments
Textbooks
Mandated Assessments
Society
Child
Curriculum Design Educational Theory Curriculum Focus
Subject Area Essentialism Group of subjects that represent essential knowledge…have stood the test of time
Integrated Integration of two or more subjects, within and across disciplines
Core Curriculum Perennialism Common body of curriculum and learning experience…should be encountered by all. Great Books
Student-Centered Progressivism Learning centered around interests and needs of the child…focus on motivation and interest.
Constructivism Progressivism, Social Reconstructivism, Postmodernism
Students construct their own meaning based on current and past knowledge experience
Social Justice Social Reconstructivism, Postmodernism
Critical analysis of the political, social, and economic problems…social change
Subject Centered vs. Student Centered
• Cultural Heritage• Teacher’s sense of security
(skills and knowledge)• Orderly manner: Reduces
repetition (grade levels)• Permits methodical
assessment of pupil progress: content knowledge
• Facilitates cooperative group planning by educators (scope and sequence)
• Releases the teacher from pressure to follow scripted scope and seq. (learners needs?)
• Positive influence on learners as instruction is varied (need based)
• Encourages teacher judgment, selecting content suitable for learners
• Increases the likelihood that content has learner relevance
• Modifies instruction based on learner differences
• Allows more latitude for creative planning for individual teacher
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Student-Centeredness
Subject-Centeredness
Whose Standards?• Depends (State, Type of Standards, etc.)• Association of Teachers of Specific Disciplines– 1989 National Association of Teachers of
Mathematics– National Standards
• State Committees (Teachers, Admin., Workforce Representatives) – Skills – NETS Standards
FUNDING• Politically Based/Needs Based• TDOE, LEAP, ITQ• Ed.gov, Grants.gov• NEA, AFT (Specific Professional Org.)– NSTA (Toyota Tapestry)
• NSF, NIH, Service Learning• Donors Choose
The Standards-Based Assessed Curriculum
Determine Knowledge, Skills,
Dispositions
Determine Instructional
Strategies (best match)
Teach using culturally
responsive strategies adapted to learning styles
Assess with appropriate
strategy
Analyze result s and provide
feedback
New Instructional
Unit
The Standards-Based Assessed Curriculum
Determine Knowledge, Skills,
Dispositions
Determine Instructional
Strategies (best match)
Teach using culturally
responsive strategies adapted to learning styles
Assess with appropriate
strategy
Analyze result s and provide
feedback
New Instructional
Unit
Diagnostic Testing (TVAAS)
Diagnostic Testing (TVAAS)
PLC
PLC
PLC
PLC
Standards-Based Assessment
•TVASS – Assessment for Instruction????
The Standards-Based Assessed Curriculum
Determine Knowledge, Skills,
Dispositions
Determine Instructional
Strategies (best match)
Teach using culturally
responsive strategies adapted to learning styles
Assess with appropriate
strategy
Analyze result s and provide
feedback
New Instructional
Unit
Diagnostic Testing (TVAAS)
Diagnostic Testing (TVAAS)
PLC
PLC
PLC
PLC
Assessment (Purpose)
• Diagnostic Assessment?• To Improve Student Learning (Formative)?• Assess Student Knowledge or Proficiency
(Summative)?• Compare the Performance of Students (norm-
referenced vs. criterion-referenced)• To Evaluate Teachers and Schools
Classroom Assessment
• Observation Assessment?• Performance/Authentic
Assessment?• Portfolio Assessment?• Teacher Made Tests & Quizzes• Criteria for Quality?
The Standards-Based Assessed Curriculum
Determine Knowledge, Skills,
Dispositions
Determine Instructional
Strategies (best match)
Teach using culturally
responsive strategies adapted to learning styles
Assess with appropriate
strategy
Analyze result s and provide
feedback
New Instructional
Unit
Diagnostic Testing (TVAAS)
Diagnostic Testing (TVAAS)
PLC
PLC
PLC
PLC
Types & Models of Instruction
Mastery Learning
Inquiry
Inquiry Resources
• http://tip.psychology.org/bruner.html• http://www.miamisci.org/ph/lpintro5e.html• http://enhancinged.wgbh.org/research/eeeee.html• http://www.roundrockisd.org/Modules/ShowDocum
ent.aspx?documentid=11120• http://www.roundrockisd.org/Modules/ShowDocum
ent.aspx?documentid=11119• http://physicsed.buffalostate.edu/AZTEC/RTOP/RTOP
_full/• http://stemteachersnowpdproject.wikispaces.com/
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking (Jigsaw)
Critical Thinking (Socratic Method)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xy-BJZoiyrI
“Critical Thinking”Role Play
Critical Thinking “Problem-Based Learning”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbBS8sHrDgA&feature=related
Powerful Learning
The Standards-Based Assessed Curriculum
Determine Knowledge, Skills,
Dispositions
Determine Instructional
Strategies (best match)
Teach using culturally
responsive strategies adapted to learning styles
Assess with appropriate
strategy
Analyze result s and provide
feedback
New Instructional
Unit
Diagnostic Testing (TVAAS)
Diagnostic Testing (TVAAS)
PLC
PLC
PLC
PLC