Our recent review by QSAC has identified one weakness that is in need of improvement, and that is our curriculum. I teach 6 subjects and have recieved curriculum maps for a one of them. We are in the process of a district wide crackdown on the curriculum, starting with the framework. It will be long process, but we are in great need of this. One problem I foresee is the the change of standards that will be implemented this summer. Will all of this work need to be started over again once this happens?
A good curriculum should incorporate many things while tring to remain interactive and easy to read. It should address the current standards and have a layout that helps pace the teacher from month to month leaving a space of time at the end of the year for any lessons that may run over. Although many items can be added to a curriuculum binder for a particular subject (ie. teacher made assessments, benchmarks, support materials) the actual curriculum guide should be brief enough to see a whole picture from start to finish. In addition to specific topics to be taught, the guide should include resources to assist the teacher. These include text books, websites, technology, projects, assessments, differentiated options and any other materials that may support the lesson. Perhaps some blank space for notes would be needed in helping to keep your document fluid from year to year.
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