The Road less traveled: curriculum mapping

1. The Road less traveled: curriculum mapping Dr. Colleen A. Lewis; Dr. Mary C. Schutten Grand Valley State University

2. Program Assessment • Program Assessment is . . . • “a rich conversation about student learning informed by data” (* Marchese) • “the systematic collection of information about student learning, using the time, • knowledge, expertise, and resources available, in order to inform decisions about • how to improve learning” (* Walvoord) Program Assessment leads to Program Evaluation Program Assessment Individual Evaluation *http://manoa.hawaii.edu/assessment/workshops/pdf/curriculum_maps2009-12.pdf

3. Assessment is cyclical

4. Curriculum Maps = Learning Opportunities • * A graphical representation of the relationship between a program’s activities and the program’s student learning outcomesRole : • • Aligns instruction with Student Learning Outcomes and/or Content Standards • • Improves communication • • Encourages reflective practice *http://manoa.hawaii.edu/assessment/workshops/pdf/curriculum_maps2009-12.pdf

5. Curriculum Map Destination: Physically Literate Child Start Here: K- 12 Physical Education Programs

6. Basic Curriculum Map NASPE Standards represented by Physically Literate 1-5

7. From Introduction to Practice/Play to Mastery NASPE Standards represented by Physically Literate 1-5

8. Does this Map get you to the destination? NASPE Standards represented by Physically Literate 1-5

9. Basic Curriculum Map

10. keep the destination in mind –grid method

11. Your Turn • Groups of 3 • Create a cohesive map for a grade level • Align the instruction with the outcomes where • I = introduce • P = practice/play • M = mastery (apply/transfer) • A = assess • Modify courses and outcomes as needed

12. Resources • http://manoa.hawaii.edu/assessment/workshops/pdf/curriculum_maps2009-12.pdf • http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/standards/nationalStandards/ • http://michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-28753_64839_38684_29234---,00.html