Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Keys to Successful 21 st Century Educational Leadership Jazzar and Algozzine Chapter 8 Curriculum Considerations & Implementations Keys to Successful 21 st Century Educational Leadership Jazzar and Algozzine Chapter 8 Curriculum Considerations & Implementations This multimedia product and its contents are protected under copyright law. The following are prohibited by law:  Any public performance or display, including transmission of any image over a network;  Preparation of any derivative work, including the extraction, in whole or in part, of any images;  Any rental, lease, or lending of the program.

Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Keys to Curriculum Research reveals that student achievement is largely due to diversified and enriched curricula being taught by highly qualified teachers (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2002; Marzano, Pickering, McTighe, 1993; National Education Association, 2001). Alignment of students needs to curricula is grounded in key principles.

Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Key Principles Effective Curriculum…  … is interactive.  Authentic learning experiences are provided by active student and faculty participation, family engagement, and involvement by the community.  … is challenging and diverse.  Critical and higher level thinking skills are integrated into the curricula.  … meets the needs of all students.  Each student’s academic, personal, and interpersonal curricula needs are addressed in an individualized curriculum plan  … is relevant.  Through an integrated curricula, students apply their learning to real world situations  … is supported by technology.  Technology is integrated throughout the curricula

Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Achievement is an Important Indicator of Curriculum Success  Academic success is evident through high test scores and exceeding of performance levels.  Standard and alternative assessment methods are used to accommodate varied learning styles.  Outstanding performances are celebrated in a variety of methods throughout the school year.

Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Parent Involvement is Valued  Parents are involved in meaningful educational decisions.  Parents serve on school planning and design teams.  Parents volunteer as tutors and by sharing their real world experiences.  Parents help with special events and in communal areas of the school.  Parents raise funds to support the curriculum

Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Technology Prepares Students for Tomorrow  Technology is used for enrichment and remediation.  Technology empowers student and staff for efficient learning and instruction.  Technology facilitates communication.  Technology increases opportunities for real world learning.  Technology brings the world into the school.

Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Keys to Understanding Curriculum  Curriculum is subjects arranged in a sequence.  Curriculum is what is taught.  Curriculum is experiences for learners.

Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Keys to Curriculum Leadership  Keep current with education trends  Curriculum must change as the world changes.  Understand what is being taught  Leaders must know the curricula thoroughly and comprehensively  Expect curriculum to be taught  Hold accountable those persons responsible for implementing the curriculum  Link curriculum objectives and skills  Maximize learning opportunities  Support diverse interests  Develop and maintain a diversified curricula

Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Keys to Curriculum Leadership  Model curriculum implementation  Provide relevant professional development and participate in curriculum development  Provide continuous feedback and support  Treat teachers professionally by providing curricula support and feedback  Prioritize and work diligently for support  Maximize financial aid and support from community  Maintain a review and revision cycle  Empower staff, students, parents, and community members to participate in curricular decisions  Promote collaboration and partnership  Utilize curricula gifts and talents of civic and community groups

Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Keys for Future Curriculum Development  In 2003, the National Certified Curricula Association (NCCA) established national curriculum standards aligned to federal mandates.  The NCCA define the results expected but do not limit the strategies for how states ensure that their students achieve the expectations.  Content standards address the knowledge and skills students should obtain during their K-12 educational experience, along with progress indicators and performance tasks.

Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Keys to Cross-Content Workplace Readiness  All students will develop career planning and workplace readiness skills.  All students will use technology, information, and other tools.  All students will use critical thinking, decision- making, and problem-solving skills.  All students will demonstrate self-management skills.  All students will apply safety principles.

Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Key Curricula Areas Students should achieve proficient levels in the key curricula areas:  Comprehensive health and Physical Education  Language Arts/Literacy  Mathematics  Science  Social Studies  World Languages  Visual and Performing Arts

Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Interdisciplinary Key Curricula Areas Proficient levels should also be achieved in the following areas:  Family and consumer science  Technology education  Business education and other occupational areas

Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Keys for Exclusion of Affective Domains  A student’s values or feelings are personal.  Issues need to be addressed personally and appropriately.  Self-worth is no an outcome or artifact to be comparatively measured.

Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Keys for Curriculum Integration  Career education should be integrated into all curriculum content areas.  Language arts and literacy skills are keys to success in all areas of learning.  Science is an important part of health education.  Mathematics skills are tools for problem solving in science and can be reinforced in vocational-technical areas.

Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Keys for Curriculum Integration  The powerful tools of technology need to be used to support cross-curricular applications which bring courses like physics and other studies to life.  Family and consumer sciences must be integrated into health and science in providing students with life long skills.  The visual and performing art provide an avenue for the understanding of science, social studies, language arts, world languages, and design technology.

Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Visionary Keys for Curriculum Development  Provide for the development and implementation of curricula based upon students’ needs, learning styles and preferences  Provide for the development and accreditation of courses  Provide for the assessment and certification of student achievement

Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Keys for Building Curriculum Organizations  Providing comprehensive curricula  Recognizing the significance of learning outcomes  Developing fair and explicit standards  Providing students with a full and comprehensive curriculum  Providing transparent decision making processes  Collaborating with stakeholders  Demonstrating honesty and integrity at all times  Earning the respect of others