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Principles of Good Curriculum

Principles of Good Curriculum . LTI on the gifted and talented. LTI Principles and Framework. Present content that is related to broad-based issues, themes or problems Integrate multiple disciplines into the areas of study

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Principles of Good Curriculum

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  1. Principles of Good Curriculum LTI on the gifted and talented

  2. LTI Principles and Framework • Present content that is related to broad-based issues, themes or problems • Integrate multiple disciplines into the areas of study • Present comprehensive, related and mutually reinforcing experiences within an area of study • Allow for in-depth learning of a self selected topic within an area of study

  3. Promote and develop independent or self directed skills • Develop productive, complex, abstract and/or higher level thinking skills • Focus on open ended tasks • Develop research skills and methods • Integrate basic skills and higher level thinking skills into the curriculum

  4. Encourage the development of products that use a variety of techniques, materials and forms • Encourage the development of self-understanding • Evaluate student outcomes by using appropriate and specific criteria through standardized and CR instruments

  5. Four Ways to Adjust Content for the Gifted Acceleration – move more rapidly through the subject area. Mammoth amount of research done by Duke High reviews Works well for younger children – parent support Example: algebra 5th grade Enrichment – Works well for younger children – parent support What is good enrichment? Sophistication – propel them to the upper level. Teach the laws of math. Novelty – something different

  6. Differentiation is a RESPONSE to a difference in child. Trait Logical Response Speed of learning Compact curriculum increase depth Self-directed (passion for something) Independent study Creative Allow for a creative component in all projects Motivated by real problems Mentorship – provide “real life” problems, Interest Clubs Passionate Ability to pursue things that he is interested in

  7. What 3 things or rules do we need? • Open ended tasks • Self-selected/independent • Abstract, varied

  8. General Curriculum Principles June Maker • Curriculum can different in basically three ways • Breadth or Depth • In tempo or pace • In kind and nature

  9. “Different disciplines lend themselves to curricular adaptations differently.” Henry Passow Essays on the Intellect

  10. Passow’s Questions • WOULD all kids want to be involved? • COULD all kids participate? • SHOULD all kids be expected to succeed in such learning experiences?

  11. Curriculum Is: • What are you going to teach? • How is the child going to think about what you teach? • How will the child demonstrate what he/she has learned? Meet the child’s needs! Content + Process + Product = Curriculum

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