...for standards-based curriculum is more than knowing and understanding state and district standards; posting objectives, standards, or learning goals in the classroom; referencing standards in lesson plans; covering concepts or following a teacher’s manual claimed to follow state standards. Instead, it is about consistently and effectively developing lessons with activities designed to meet the needs of all students. Standards Based Curriculum The foundational reason supporting national and state standards efforts is the quality of students that schools are producing as graduates. This could potentially be an effect of content and expectancies for students in identical classes and grade levels differ immensely within and across schools, districts, and states. A standards based curriculum is curriculum that is developed using district, state, and/or national standards; pinpointing the skills, knowledge, and understandings that students show exhibit to meet these standards and identifying activities that will enable students to reach standard mastery. Curriculum design starts with the standards and once they are unpacked, the activities to meet them are developed. With the standards-based curriculum movement, curriculum is now much simpler and condensed in which the content is significantly effected by high-stakes tests (GCU, 2010). Instructional Practices Teachers are mandated to teach standards and to make connections between standards-based curriculum and the planning/designing...
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...to make my lesson plans beneficial for every student. When planning my lessons I will individually and collaboratively select and create learning experiences that are appropriate for curriculum goals and content standards, and are relevant to learners. I will consider every child’s background and tap into their prior knowledge when preparing my assignments. It is important for me to help my students meet their learning goals through strategic planning and instructions. It is vital for me to be organized and use content knowledge, curriculum, integrative strategies, and pedagogy to develop each lesson. I will intentionally remember my students’ background, and how they learn in order to create the most effective and meaningful instructions possible. Choice Words, allows me to make sure my lessons are flexible to accommodate all my student’s learning styles. I will develop my individual lesson plans that require attention in the areas of interdisciplinary skills, standards of learning, differentiated, assessment,...
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...Developmental Delays in Learning Developmental Delays in Learning Abstract After reviewing Chapters 4, 5, 6, and 7 and the required readings for week 5, I will write a summarization of the impact that developmental delays and the environment have on the learning needs of children. My 6-8 page paper will include three examples demonstrating the impact of developmental delays and the environment on the learning needs of children discussed in the week 2 written assignments. I will also discuss why is it important for educators to understand typical behaviors when planning curriculum and I will provide at least three examples in which I support my claim. I will also describe three specific components in a preschool curriculum that make programs effective. I will include at least two references, in addition to the textbook, to support my ideas. Title of Paper Developmental delays are very important in a child’s life and their ability to learn. Delays in development are delays in development and require early intervention. Children develop at different rates and in many cases delays in mental and physical development will improve. Although some children may have significant developmental delays that may indicate possible future learning disabilities for them making learning difficult. There are many pre- school aged children today that may poses developmental issues and could be demonstrating these delays in one or multiple learning areas. This can be...
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...Kline EDCI 510 – Summer I 2002 Curriculum Workbook Abounding Definitions of Curriculum Three Definitions of Curriculum: 1. all the experiences children have under the guidance of teachers (Caswell and Campbell) 2. a body of material to be worked on, processed, and made sense of, by students (Schlechty). 3. all planned learning outcomes for which the school is accountable (Popham and Baker) Similarities and Differences As we have learning in EDCI 510 this summer, there are many different definitions of curriculum. Curriculum means something different to everyone – ranging from students’ opinions, teachers’ thoughts, government’s ideas, and school boards guidelines. There is a great deal of diversity in these definitions and one challenge that educators face is the convergence of these ideas. They are similar and different. They cover a broad spectrum of how learning is accomplished. This essay will focus upon the three above mentioned definitions of curriculum and how they can be compared to one another. All the experiences that students have under the guidance of teachers is one definition of curriculum, as defined by Caswell and Campbell. This means that everything that students do, see, learn in a classroom is the curriculum. This involves the advertised curriculum, for example in a kindergarten class, learning to count; hidden curriculum, how to interact with other students; and null curriculum, which would be what teachers...
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...it was determined that there was sufficient research provided on differentiated instruction and standardized test outcomes. The theoretical framework consisted of different philosophies and theories on differentiation instruction, meeting the individual needs, and how differentiating instruction and standardized testing outcomes coexist. Differentiation is described as an educational strategy that cogitates that students’ learning profiles are different and that their highest learning capacity is reached when educators accommodate curriculum and instruction to meet individual needs. Other theorists have perceived differentiated instruction in their own ways and the purpose of this literature review is to validate the research study by aligning it with the findings of each point discussed. Literature Review Introduction Education is said to be the process of receiving systematic instruction; the delivery of knowledge and information between a student and a teacher; and the level of cognition. Before the embodiment of education that involves curriculum and assessments mandated by the government, it was merely a system that was in the hands of the state, parents, and church. During this time, schools focused on literacy and assessed students on the basis of how fluently the Bible, a Farmer’s Journal, or Federal Papers were read. As time progressed, intellectual abilities became a high demand along with the desire of the knowledge of materialistic endeavors, the questions of...
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...educator? Use the literature to support your response. Be specific to your selected area of interest. NUR 647E Week 2 Discussion Question Find an article on a societal factor that is affecting nursing/patient education curriculum. Summarize your article for your classmates in 1-2 paragraphs. Discuss why you chose the article and what we can learn from this trend – how would you use it to improve the quality of nursing/patient education? This article and those posted by your classmates may become the foundation of your paper due in Topic 2. Be sure to include the entire citation in APA format. The article you select cannot be from any of the course materials or supplemental readings. Please note: It is a violation of copyright law to post the entire text of the article to an online discussion board. So be sure to post only the citation information so that we can locate it if we are interested in reading more. The article should come from a graduate-level journal, like an advanced practice journal or nursing education journal – not an entry-level journal like AJN, RN, Nursing, etc. NUR 647E Week 3 Discussion Questions Identify one group of stakeholders in curriculum development. How could you include your identified group of stakeholders in curriculum...
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...Definitions of Curriculum Definition 1: Curriculum is such “permanent” subjects as grammar, reading, logic, rhetoric, mathematics, and the greatest books of the Western world that best embody essential knowledge. Definition 2: Curriculum is those subjects that are most useful for living in contemporary society. Definition 3: Curriculum is all planned learnings for which the school is responsible. Definition 4: Curriculum is all the experiences learners have under the guidance of the school. Definition 5: Curriculum is the totality of learning experiences provided to students so that they can attain general skills and knowledge at a variety of learning sites. Definition 6: Curriculum is what the student constructs from working with the computer and its various networks, such as the Internet. Definition 7: Curriculum is the questioning of authority and the searching for complex views of human situations. Definition 8: Curriculum is all the experiences that learners have in the course of living. (From Marsh, C. J. & Willis, G. (2003). Curriculum: Alternative approaches, ongoing issues. (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill Prentice Hall.) Types of Curriculum —from Leslie Wilson’s website and Larry Cuban (Courtesy of Dr. Judith Irvin, Florida State University) Overt, explicit or written curriculum is simply that which is written as part of formal instruction of the schooling experience. It may refer to a curriculum document, texts...
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...ECE 312 WEEK 2 PROGRAM AND CURRICULUM PLANNING To purchase this visit here: http://www.activitymode.com/product/ece-312-week-2-program-and-curriculum-planning/ Contact us at: SUPPORT@ACTIVITYMODE.COM ECE 312 WEEK 2 PROGRAM AND CURRICULUM PLANNING Program and Curriculum Planning. The word program in early childhood education refers to “the planning of the curriculum, which also includes the instructional practices, the daily schedule, the routines for caring for children, and the recreational activities, such as outdoor play” (Gadikowski, 2013, section 4.1). Educational administrators are the instructional leaders of their schools and centers primarily in the planning of curriculum. For this assignment, you will choose a particular age group (infants, toddlers, or preschoolers) and design (outline) a program that is developmentally appropriate. Please review the following website for an example: Primrose School at East Lake In your paper: 1. Explain how the role of the administrator in program and curriculum planning is different from that of theteacher. 2. Briefly describe the learning and developmental needs of your chosen age group. 3. Analyze how your program will address the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development ofchildren in this age group (give specific curricular ideas for each area of development) as well asclassroom management and the daily schedule. 4. Explain how your program aligns with the philosophy, vision, and mission statements...
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...various resources that are used for planning of curriculum and the learning activities for young children are given as Christine Hobart; Jill Frankel(2005) a practical guide to activities for young children Cheltenham: Nelson Thornes, 2005. This book includes the small introduction about the learning experiences of children in an efficient manner. Therefore this book is found as a guide for the young children as it includes the needed details for a curriculum activity of children. First part of book explains about the practices that must be handled for this activity. The second part of the book covers activities of children’s while third part describes the activities of young children in all areas. Thus the last part describes the children following the curriculum activity. Mary Mayesky(2012)Creative activities for young children Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Cengage Learning, ©2012. This book explains the various activities for specific learning styles effectively. This consists of the extended discussion on multiple intelligences. It also consists of various concepts of government given to young children’s. Hilda L Jackman (2012)Early education curriculum: a child’s connection to the world Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Cengage Learning, ©2012. This book consists of the curriculum that is needed for the development of young children. It also consists of chapter which encourages the children to be more innovative in their learning style. Finally it explains the relationship that is between...
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...Breckyn Fox Mrs. Wiese ENG177-3P 22 February 2016 Homeschooling Homeschooling used to be very uncommon for families because most thought that homeschooling their children would make them different than those children who were learning through public schooling. Alisha, a mother who chose to homeschool her daughter said that, "Because of the many advantages offered by homeschooling, there is simply no better way to educate a child" (“Why People Homeschool”). Studies from the New Statesman journal have shown that since 1999 homeschooling has increased close to 75% and in the U.S. alone and more than 2.04 million families have chosen homeschooling for their k12 children (25). Homeschooling is more effective than public schooling because it allows the teacher to focus directly on individuals learning ability, it provides different styles of curriculum that takes stress away from the child, and it also helps avoid external factors from influencing the child in a negative way. Homeschooling is considered by many families because it provides a balanced student to teacher ratio, which helps make sure that the student actually understands and comprehends what is being taught. When the student to teacher ratio is balanced it makes it easier for the student to learn at his or her own pace and ask any questions he or she might have at any time about a certain material being taught (“Why People Homeschool”). Dynamic News, an online journal, included a quote by a woman that stated, "We...
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...Low to high satisfactory performance range; NA = Not applicable or not observed CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION Planning and Preparation 1. Communicates high standards and expectations to students. 2. Is up to date regarding curriculum content. 3. Effectively plans instruction. 4. Curriculum reflects State and CPS frameworks and learning expectations. 5. Effectively plans assessment of students’ learning. UL U 1 2 3 NA 6. Monitors students’ understanding of the curriculum effectively and adjusts instruction, materials, or assessments where appropriate. Comments: Instruction 1. Makes learning goals clear to students. 2. Uses appropriate instructional strategies. 3. Uses appropriate questioning strategies. 4. Evaluates, tries innovative approaches, and refines instructional strategies, including use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn. UL U 1 2 3 NA 1 Teacher 9/06 Comments: Learning Environment 1. Creates an environment that is positive for student learning and involvement. 2. Maintains appropriate standards of behavior, mutual respect, and safety. 3. Promotes confidence and perseverance in students to stimulate increased personal responsibility for achieving the goals of the curriculum. 4. Strives to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning especially in regards to race, gender, ethnicity, class and student learning style/physical needs. 5. Demonstrates appreciation for, and sensitivity to, the diversity...
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...Singing Learning Theory Learning Styles Definition This approach to learning emphasizes the fact that individuals perceive and process information in very different ways. The learning styles theory implies that how much individuals learn has more to do with whether the educational experience is geared toward their particular style of learning than whether or not they are “smart.” In fact, educators should not ask, “Is this student smart?” but rather “How is this student smart?” Discussion The concept of learning styles is rooted in the classification of psychological types. The learning styles theory is based on research demonstrating that, as the result of heredity, upbringing, and current environmental demands, different individuals have a tendency to both perceive and process information differently. The different ways of doing so are generally classified as: 1. Concrete and abstract perceivers–Concrete perceivers absorb information through direct experience, by doing, acting, sensing, and feeling. Abstract perceivers, however, take in information through analysis, observation, and thinking. 2. Active and reflective processors–Active processors make sense of an experience by immediately using the new information. Reflective processors make sense of an experience by reflecting on and thinking about it. Traditional schooling tends to favor abstract perceiving and reflective processing. Other kinds of learning aren’t rewarded and reflected in curriculum, instruction...
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...LEARNING STYLES Students preferentially take in and process information in different ways: by seeing and hearing, reflecting and acting, reasoning logically and intuitively, analyzing and visualizing, steadily and in fits and starts. Teaching methods also vary. Some instructors lecture, others demonstrate or lead students to self-discovery; some focus on principles and others on applications; some emphasize memory and others understanding. When mismatches exist between learning styles of most students in a class and the teaching style of the professor, the students may become bored and inattentive in class, do poorly on tests, get discouraged about the courses, the curriculum, and themselves, and in some cases change to other curricula or drop out of school. Professors, confronted by low test grades, unresponsive or hostile classes, poor attendance and dropouts, know something is not working. They may become overly critical of their students (making things even worse) or begin to wonder if they are in the right profession. Most seriously, society loses potentially excellent professionals. To overcome these problems, professors should strive for a balance of instructional methods (as opposed to trying to teach each student exclusively according to his or her preferences.) If the balance is achieved, all students will be taught partly in a manner they prefer, which leads to an increased comfort level and willingness to learn, and partly in a less preferred manner, which provides...
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...DI modifies and adapts the curriculum based on individual learning needs. The teacher determines individual needs and develops the necessary tools for students to succeed. The student relies on the teacher to make modifications to the learning environment. UDL on the other hand is a curriculum designed approach to teaching. UDL focuses on addressing a variety of learning needs and styles of learning and builds the tools right into the curriculum design. UDL requires the student to develop the resources necessary to be successful and in charge of their own learning. Flipped learning...
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