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Merged Curriculum

Merged Curriculum . October 19, 2009. Purpose. To implement a comprehensive teacher preparation curriculum that provides necessary background in special education for general education teachers; and,

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Merged Curriculum

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  1. Merged Curriculum October 19, 2009

  2. Purpose • To implement a comprehensive teacher preparation curriculum that provides • necessary background in special education for general education teachers; and, • necessary background in academic and pedagogical content knowledge for special education teachers

  3. Implementation Conditions • Prepares graduates for multiple certificates • Meets all standards • Certification • Accreditation • University, ACHE, etc… • Engages university faculty in field-based practices • Can be completed in 4 semesters • Maximizes academic efficiencies • Makes effective use of school/clinical faculty

  4. History • Met among ourselves • Studied previous standards • Met with our partners • Studied relevant literature • Implemented innovations • Created curriculum models

  5. Multiple Pathways

  6. Multiple Pathways • Learning Styles • Cultural Differences • Personal Circumstances • Access to Technology • Changing Standards • Career Goals • Prior Experience • Pedagogical Approaches

  7. Plurality of Outcomes

  8. It Will Take Everyone

  9. Three Guiding Questions

  10. Merged Curriculum What should teacher education candidates know and be able to do? STANDARDS What kind of enabling experiences must be provided? CURRICULUM How will we know when the candidate is proficient? ASSESSMENT

  11. MULTIPLE STANDARDS Alabama Quality Teaching Standards Employer Expectations University Requirements Accreditation Requirements Alabama Commission on Higher Education

  12. DIVERSFIED CURRICULUM Clinical Field Experiences Wikis, Blogs, Podcasts Tutoring Summer Institutes Videoconferencing Large Group Lectures Work Teams Small Group Discussion Intensive Seminars Shadowing Directed Study Self-Study Structured Interviews

  13. HOW WILL WE KNOW? Direct Observation Portfolios Video Documentation Structured Interviews Demonstration Standardized Tests Specialized Assessments Comprehensive Exams Demonstration Simulation

  14. Learning Community ANDIDATE Candidate Characteristics

  15. Teacher Quality Enhancement

  16. Resources

  17. Action Items • Set specific objectives • Identify critical personnel • University • College • Schools • Other – i.e., ALSDE, ACHE, NCATE • Identify and assign roles and responsibilities • Identify and secure other necessary resources • Clarify specific artifacts and work products • Set a timetable for full implementation

  18. Merged Curriculum October 19, 2009

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