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Thinking About Curriculum

Thinking About Curriculum. Year 1 Lecture Winter 2008. WHILE IT IS CURRICULUM THAT BRINGS US TOGETHER CURRICULUM ALONE DOES NOT ENSURE LEARNING. IT REQUIRES RICH LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES TO TURN INFORMATION INTO KNOWLEDGE. Definitions of Curriculum on the Web.

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Thinking About Curriculum

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  1. Thinking About Curriculum Year 1 Lecture Winter 2008

  2. WHILE IT IS CURRICULUM THAT BRINGS US TOGETHER CURRICULUM ALONE DOES NOT ENSURE LEARNING IT REQUIRES RICH LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES TO TURN INFORMATION INTO KNOWLEDGE

  3. Definitions of Curriculum on the Web • Course of study: an integrated course of academic studies; • Curriculum is composed of those classes prescribed or outlined by an institution for completion of a program of study leading to a degree or certificate. • It is a program of courses to be taken in pursuit of a degree or other objective.

  4. Curriculum as Expressed by the Program of Studies Alberta's Kindergarten to Grade 12 curriculum is outlined in Programs of Study that identify what students are expected to learn and be able to do in all subjects and grades. The curriculum is designed to help students achieve their individual potential and create a positive future for themselves, their families and their communities.

  5. The Big Three Learners + Teachers Social Interaction / + = Engagement / Social Content Constructivism

  6. Designing Meaningful Learning Opportunities Drawn Curriculum … • Determine the need • Investigate curriculum ties • Search for available content / media • Think about its place in a learning event • Think about passive / active learning • Think of demonstrations of understanding

  7. Designing Learning Opportunities … Who are the learners? What is the task? What would be motivating? How will learners demonstrate their understanding? What will happen next?

  8. Sample Planning Document

  9. Who are the learners? What is the task? What would be motivating? How will the learners demonstrate their understanding? What will happen next?

  10. Interesting Examples http://edcommunity.apple.com/ali/index.php My Home Town, Ma Ville • Compare and contrast two cities from around the country or world • Comparer les similitudes et les différences entre deux villes d'un même pays ou dans le monde. How Caffeine Works Problem Solving: The "Wright" Math

  11. What Does Engagement Look Like?

  12. References to Consider Understanding by Design, Expanded 2nd Edition - GRANT WIGGINS, JAY MCTIGHE ASCD book, 2005 Member Price: $25.95

  13. Important Tools to Help You • eDOL • del.icio.us • Personalized Google Home Page

  14. Thanks for Attending! I’d enjoy hearing from you .. .please share your thoughts / feedback … Susan Crichton Crichtos@ucalgary.ca www.ucalgary.ca/~crichtos

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