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Curriculum Conversations. LEAP Conference May 2009 Karen Hodgins Durham College. “ Curriculum is a conversation, not a technology” (Stiehl 2007). Workshop Outcomes. Explore the role of the coordinator with respect to curriculum
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Curriculum Conversations LEAP Conference May 2009 Karen Hodgins Durham College
“Curriculum is a conversation, not a technology” (Stiehl 2007)
Workshop Outcomes • Explore the role of the coordinator with respect to curriculum • Identify essential concepts and barriers involved in the fulfillment of the coordinators curriculum role(s) • Develop solutions for curriculum issues
Question 1: Coordinator’s Role How would you define your coordinator role as it relates to curriculum?
Coordinator’s Role • The lead voice of curriculum for your program team
Question 2: Interests/Challenges What is your specific interest/strength related to curriculum? (green) What is the most significant curriculum issue you/your program is facing? (orange)
Question 3: Key Concepts What key curriculum concepts will assist you in your coordinator’s role? What are the foundational curriculum concepts you and your program team need to embrace?
Question 4: Challenges/Solutions What process/resources/are available to support you in your curriculum role?
Other resources: • Stiehl, R. & Lewchuk. • Outcomes Primer • Assessment Primer • Mapping Primer • https://me.rrc.mb.ca/LearningOutcomeSupport/ • New site
Workshop outcomes • Explore the role of the coordinator with respect to curriculum • Identify essential concepts and barriers involved in the fulfillment of the coordinators curriculum role(s) • Develop solutions for curriculum issues
So What What will you take away… What conversation will you begin… What strategy will you implement from this session?