Homework: Curriculum Planning: A Foundation
Using your answers to the discussion questions throughout this course and the information you researched about social forces from Homework, you will create a proposal to update the curriculum you used in Homework. Remember to relate your answers to the student population, neighborhood demographics, alignment to state and national standards, and other issues that affect the curriculum.
Write a 6 to 8 pages paper where you address the following points:
1) Identify the immediate issues with the curriculum.
a) Address the following:
o test scores
o age of current curriculum
o need to implement technology
o social forces
o revision of state and/or national standards
2) Discuss who will be on your curriculum team.
a) How will you ensure that you have a diverse team?
b) Explain the role of key positions and who you expect to fill those positions.
3) Describe how you will conduct a needs assessment.
a) Use a variety of resources and methods, not just test results.
4) Explore at least 3 current trends that include technology integration in the classroom and current methodology in your grade/subject area.
a) These issues can be ideas such as:
o Flipped classroom
o Online instruction
o Differentiated learning
o The latest teaching methods.
o Expanded use of technology for students such as iPads for everyone.
5) Discuss practical considerations with these issues such as cost, teacher training, logistics, etc.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this homework are:
1) Analyze current and future curriculum leadership issues of K-12?schools and/or students.
2) Identify explicit expectations for high-quality education.
3) Use technology and information resources to research issues in curriculum policy and leadership.
4) Write clearly and concisely about curriculum policy and leadership using proper writing mechanics.