Curriculum Planning | Origin: EC102
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Your First Year as a CTE Teacher (Part 2) --> Curriculum Planning
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I found the idea of a curriculum map extremely helpful when trying to get an overview of all the content I would like to cover for a semester. Another advantage is that if it is well done, it can be translated into a Syllabus very easily, thereby commuicating the course's content and expectations clearly to the the students.
Having a plan is essential for maintaining a calm and confident enviroment. You do not need to rush through evereything that is planned, but having a plan allows for the flexibility of meeting the students needs while at the same time giving the students a road map to the direction for the class including the day, the week, month, and semester.
It is important to plan out the curriculum so that you don't lose track of what you want to teach.
Planning with the end in mind is always a way to make sure you cover everything needed.
I've never really done a lesson plan -- I can definitely see the advantage in pre-planning to make sure you're actually focusing on the objectives & outcomes that are most important. This also serves to make sure your course is in alignment on every axis - I've downloaded the Indiana lesson plan template & am excited to use it.
As a side note: The link to the lesson plan template from Rochester (?) didn't work. Looks like that page is no longer active.
Curriculum map templates and lesson plan templates can seem incredibly tedious to new teachers, however the practice of including all of the components of a successful lesson (or curriculum map) is beneficial in many ways. While I would never take the time to write out a lesson plan with that level of detail at this point in my career, I know that I do include those basic elements in each lesson as it has become a habit for me (and I know it's an effective way to engage students!).
Plannin is a ongoing process. Always try to find ways to imporve the carriculum, we want to insure student get the most "bang for thier buck"
Curriculum Mapping can take varies forms depending on the course being taught and what types of learning activities are needed. When planning out my curriculum mapping, I need to look at the samples given, choose one that best fits the course and my teaching method, then make it my own.
I can use what I have now in blackboard and write it down in a curriculm mapping format. From there I can look at it on paper and determine ways to make the insturctional methods better. Also, it should reviewed regularly to make changes based on what is working, what is not and to integrate new information.
I liked the additional resources that this lesson included. I will also be using the SMART format in the future.
I found the CTSOs interesting. The curriculum mapping will be the most helpful tool in my course development and planning that was discussed in this section.
Curriculum maps and planning gives the students a clear understanding as to what is expected
Begin with the End in Mind means to begin each day, task, or project with a clear vision of your desired direction and destination. I am going to work with each student to find out their end goals and make sure that we are both working on them.
I am excited about the idea of a curriculum map for my advisory committee.
I would love to use the fipped classroom approach in my public speaking courses. My concern is that the students will not access the learning materials online and do the "before" work which would not be good for the activities in the class. I'd love to find some ways to reduce that risk.
I love the "I Do, We Do, You Do" approach. Pairing that with a "Need to Know, Nice to Know, Nuts to Know" division of resources would be really helpful for students, especially those who really seek out enrichment or love going above and beyond in class.
Curriculum planning should start with a step by step process and will be used to keep on pace with your teaching through out the year. I will start using this along with (MLOs) and incorporate even more planning.
I've learned the value of a flipped classroom and the importance of creating a course map and pacing guide. To avoid confusion agmonst students, share this pacing guide and learning objectives week 1!
Our planning document allows for the flexibility to review previous material that was relevant. As for CTSO's I foster the inclusion of area certifications through Culinary Arts Federation.
Lesson planning and curriculum mapping must be processes, they need to be changed and adapted as we observe how students engage with each lesson/unit.
