thinking about curriculum year 1 lecture winter 2008
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Definitions of Curriculum on the Web Course of study: an integrated course of academic studies; Curriculum is composed of those classes prescribed or outlined by an institution for completion of a program of study leading to a degree or certificate. It is a program of courses to be taken in pursuit of a degree or other objective.TRANSCRIPT
Thinking About Curriculum
Year 1 Lecture
Winter 2008
IT REQUIRES RICH LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES TO TURN INFORMATION INTO KNOWLEDGE
WHILE IT IS CURRICULUM THAT BRINGS US TOGETHER
CURRICULUM ALONE DOES NOT ENSURE LEARNING
Definitions of Curriculum on the Web• Course of study: an integrated course of
academic studies; • Curriculum is composed of those classes
prescribed or outlined by an institution for completion of a program of study leading to a degree or certificate.
• It is a program of courses to be taken in pursuit of a degree or other objective.
Curriculum as Expressed by the Program of Studies
Alberta's Kindergarten to Grade 12 curriculum is outlined in Programs of Study that identify what students are expected to learn and be able to do in all subjects and grades.
The curriculum is designed to help students achieve their individual potential and create a positive future for themselves, their families and their communities.
The Big Three
Learners +Teachers Social Interaction /
+ = Engagement / Social
Content Constructivism
Designing Meaningful Learning Opportunities Drawn Curriculum …
• Determine the need• Investigate curriculum ties• Search for available content / media• Think about its place in a learning event• Think about passive / active learning• Think of demonstrations of
understanding
Designing Learning Opportunities …
Who are the learners?What is the task? What would be motivating?How will learners
demonstrate their understanding?
What will happen next?
Sample Planning Document
Who are the learners?
• What is the task? • What would be motivating?
• How will the learners demonstrate their understanding?
• What will happen next?
Interesting Examples
http://edcommunity.apple.com/ali/index.phpMy Home Town, Ma Ville– Compare and contrast two cities from around the
country or world– Comparer les similitudes et les différences entre deux
villes d'un même pays ou dans le monde. How Caffeine WorksProblem Solving: The "Wright" Math
What Does Engagement
Look Like?
References to Consider
Understanding by Design, Expanded 2nd Edition - GRANT WIGGINS, JAY MCTIGHE ASCD book, 2005 Member Price: $25.95
Important Tools to Help You
• eDOL• del.icio.us• Personalized Google Home Page
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