College of Saint Rose Center for Integrated Teacher Education Curriculum Development

1. College of Saint RoseCenter for Integrated Teacher Education Curriculum Development Created By:Dr. Rich Hawkins & Dr. Deb DeLuca Presented By:Laura Mastrogiovanni

2. Good Morning • Check-In ~ The Leadership Tree • Class Evaluations • Assessment of Learning • Emerging Trends • The Curriculum in Action • Early Childhood and Elementary Curricula • Middle- Level Curricula • High School Curricula • UBD • Chapters 3 & 4

3. Good Morning! Welcome to our 5th Session! Check-In ~ Looking at the Leadership Tree; What kind of leader will you be and why??

5. Moving On ~ Assessment & Implementation

6. Authentic Learning • Enables students to see connections between the curriculum and the world beyond the classroom • Authentic Pedagogy helps students to: • Construct Knowledge through higher-level thinking • Acquire deep knowledge of the subject matter • Engage in substantive conservations with teachers and peers • Make connections between knowledge and the world beyond the classroom

7. Assessment of Learning • Authentic Assessment • Portfolio Assessment • Peer Assessment • Self Assessment • Performance-Based Assessment • Alternative Assessment (IDEA)

8. Basic Principles of Curriculum and Instruction Essential Elements Include: • Supportive Classroom Environment • Opportunity to Learn • Curriculum Alignment • Establishing Learning Opportunities • Coherent Content • Thoughtful Discourse

9. Basic Principles of Curriculum and Instruction Essential Elements Include: • Practice and Application Activities • Scaffolding Students’ Task Engagement • Strategic Teaching • Cooperative Learning • Goal-Orientated Assessment • Achievement Expectations

10. Early Childhood and Elementary Education • Early Childhood Programs • 1965 ~ 65% of 5 year olds attended Kindergarten • 1980 ~ 96% of 5 year olds attended Kindergarten • 2004 ~ Just about 100% • Pre-school enrollment has increase almost as much

11. Early Childhood and Elementary Education • Goals for Childhood Education: Focused on the Curriculum Bases and Learning Styles • Learners develop a sense of trust, autonomy, and initiative • Structure and organization without curbing self-expression • Social skills developed through large group, small group, and individual activities • Physical & Health education • Communication skills and computation abilities

12. Early Childhood and Elementary Education • Goals for Childhood Education: Focused on the Curriculum Bases and Learning Styles • Establish a desire to learn~ enhance interest and curiosity • Develop feels of self-worth and security • Provide opportunities for successful achievement • Acceptance on tolerance of others • Develop problem solving and self –direction • Concern for the environment • Develop moral values

13. Early Childhood and Elementary Education Your Turn: • Read the story of Bat Town, U.S.A. • ~ Page 459 • How does this class align with the goals for childhood education? • How does this class align with your vision and non-negotiables ?

14. Middle-Level Curricula • Major Transitions and Critical Turning Points • Physical and biological growth vs. social, psychological, and cognitive maturation • Rapid growth requires plenty of food and rest • Identity ~ who are these young people? Will they identify with positive or negative influences? • Beginning independence ~ decisions and their consequences

15. Middle-Level Curricula • Goals for Middle - Level Education: Focused on the Curriculum Bases and Learning Styles • Build self-esteem and a strong sense of identify, competence, and responsibility • Understand the physical changes that they are going through • Deal with social experiences and social arrangements • Explore different skills and knowledge areas to determine potential interests

16. Middle-Level Curricula • Goals for Middle - Level Education: Focused on the Curriculum Bases and Learning Styles • Provide opportunities to create smooth transition between childhood and adolescents • Deal with value questions, need for independence, and rapid changes in society • Cope with social pressures and engaging in risk-taking behaviors • Develop concern for the environment, local and global communities, and the welfare of others

17. Middle-Level Curricula • Building Developmental Assets to Promote Success in School and in Life Peter Scales and Judy Taccogna Forty Developmental Assets for Middle and High School Youth This is what our students need to succeed; how do you think we are currently doing? Would you change anything as an educational leader?

18. High School Curricula • Our high school students live in a world with technological changes, pervasiveness of crime and violence, media’s intrusion and influences, blurred lines between children and adults • Quest for self-identity • Challenges to American High Schools

19. High School Curricula • Goals for High School Education: Focused on the Curriculum Bases and Learning Styles • Encourage the development and practice of critical thinking • Process of career development • Opportunities to develop citizenship • Help students to become self-directed and life-long learners • Secure in their identities • Transition to the world of work and their future

20. You are ready to change the world; now go out and just do it!

21. Thanks for the Journey I wish you all the best as you continue to discover who you will be in our Educational Learning Community!