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AP Psychology Textbook Selection Process

AP Psychology Textbook Selection Process. Lodi Unified School District Board Agenda Item October 20, 2009. Why a New Textbook?. When a curriculum discipline arrives at a point in the seven year state textbook adoption cycle. When a textbook is found to have outdated/inaccurate information.

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AP Psychology Textbook Selection Process

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  1. AP Psychology Textbook Selection Process Lodi Unified School District Board Agenda Item October 20, 2009

  2. Why a New Textbook? • When a curriculum discipline arrives at a point in the seven year state textbook adoption cycle. • When a textbook is found to have outdated/inaccurate information. • When a new course of study is written. • When a course audit finds a textbook inappropriate. (i.e. the AP audit)

  3. Textbook Adoption Process • Preview materials are ordered. • Textbook committee meets and uses a rubric to select best textbook. • Selected textbook and supplemental materials are put on display in the teachers’ workroom at the JAESC.

  4. Textbook Adoption Process (continued) • Report is given to Curriculum Council who either recommends it to the School Board or asks for more information. • The textbook is recommended to the School Board for approval. • If approved, textbooks/materials are purchased by Instructional Media Services (IMS).

  5. Textbook Adoption Committee AP Psychology Textbook • committee members include: • Lana Gentry AP Psychology Teacher BCHS • Lori Beffa AP Psychology Teacher RMHS • Jackie Heinrich AP Psychology Teacher LHS • Cat Rickets Psychology Teacher LHS

  6. Textbooks Reviewed • AP Psychology books reviewed • Psychology, The Science of Mind and Behavior - Passer, Smith • Understanding Psychology -Morris, Maistro • Psychology -Lefton, Brannon • Psychology and Introduction -Lahey • Introduction to Psychology -Coon, Mitterer • Introduction to Psychology -Wade, Travis • Psychology “AP Edition” -Zimbardo, Johnson, Webber, Gruber • Psychology in Context -Kosslyn, Rosenburg • Psychology 9th Edition -Meyers

  7. Textbook Selection Rubric • On a scale of 1 being the lowest to 3, the rubric measures the following Review Criteria: • Critical Standards and Content Alignment • Program Organization • Assessment Support (workbook, web-based tutorials) • Support for English Learners • Support for Special Needs, Struggling Readers • Instructional Planning and Support Components • Technology Component • Teacher Support

  8. Textbook Recommendation AP Psychology Textbook Recommendation

  9. The decision to recommend Psychology 9th Edition David G. Myers, is based on the following reasons • Provides a wealth of visuals • Strong workbook • Good interactive activities • Strong study guide • Strong web based tutorials • College Board approved • Online practice tests

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