Curriculum Overview Slide 1 of 15 Darlene Roberts

Curriculum Overview Slide 2 of 15 Energizer Solve the following: [A(B-C)]+(D÷E)=? A=Number of LET Levels (traditional schedule) B=Number of Multiple Intelligences C=Total Number of Units in the Curriculum D=Number of Thinking Maps E=Unit Number of Leadership Theory and Application [4(8-7)] + (8÷2) = 8

Curriculum Overview Slide 3 of 15 JROTC Curriculum Seven Units of Instruction  Citizenship in Action  Leadership Theory and Application  Foundations for Success  Wellness, Fitness, and First Aid  Geography, Map Skills and Environmental Awareness  Citizenship in American History and Government  Cadet Safety and Civilian Marksmanship Program (Optional) Interactive/Multi-media/Developed in conjunction with the latest research on student learning

Curriculum Overview Slide 4 of 15 Curriculum Background JROTC curriculum first developed in 1987 – Emphasized citizenship mission Revised one year at a time thereafter until 2000 In 2000 completely revised all 4 years adding technology and aligning by unit 2004 POI revised to identify mandatory core lessons by LET level

Curriculum Overview Slide 5 of 15 National Standards –Citizenship/Civics – Economics – Geography – Health – Language Arts – Life Skills –Life Work –Self Regulation –Thinking and Reasoning –U.S. History –Working with Others Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McRel Standards) are linked to each lesson to show a cross-connection with the JROTC curriculum and the standard curriculum taught in high schools. National Standards that are addressed are:

Curriculum Overview Slide 6 of 15 Competencies Address the intended learning results Describe discipline-specific skills, knowledge, and attitudes that are measurable and observable. Provide specifications for assessing mastery of a competency. Show they were learned when applied in the completion of assessment tasks that require one or more of the following: – make a decision – perform a skill – perform a service – solve a problem – create a product

Curriculum Overview Slide 7 of 15 Core Abilities Core Abilities in each lesson describe broad life-long skills that every cadet needs for success in career and life roles.

Curriculum Overview Slide 8 of 15 Four Phase Lesson Plan

Curriculum Overview Slide 9 of 15 Student Learning Plans Each lesson includes a Student Learning Plan that mirrors the Instructor’s Lesson Plan to: Answer the questions students need to know Guide students through the four- phase lesson Help learners take responsibility for own learning Support student metacognition Student Learning plan Why is this important? What will I learn to do? How will I know that I’m succeeding? What knowledge and skills will I learn along the way? How will I learn to do it? How will I show that I have learned?

Curriculum Overview Slide 10 of 15 Lesson Plan/Student Learning Plan DVD

Curriculum Overview Slide 11 of 15 Enhancements/Learning Strategies Winning Colors A behavioral observation communication tool or process that is used to gain a better understanding of yourself and others Success Profiler/Personal Skills Map (DVD) A systematic research-based assessment and skill building program Service Learning An active and experimental learning strategy where students have a direct impact on an identified need that interests and motivates them Unlocking Your Potential Offers students the opportunity to learn about, practice and eventually master the timeless concepts of attitudinal training and success High School Financial Planning Program (HSFPP) National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) Helps students acquire the information and gain the skills necessary to take control of their financial destiny (New curriculum Spring 07)

Curriculum Overview Slide 12 of 15 You the People An introduction to citizenship involvement in the American system of government We the People Provides an understanding of how the constitution came into existence, how it took the form it did and how it has functioned for the past two hundred years Thinking Maps Thinking Maps are a “common visual language” in the learning community for transferring thinking processes, integrating learning, and assessing progress Classroom Performance System (CPS) An easy-to-use Infra Red (IR) response system that obtains immediate feedback from every student (Version 5.01) Junior Achievement JA Worldwide (Junior Achievement) is the world’s largest organization dedicated to educating students about work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy through experiential, hands-on programs Enhancements/Learning Strategies

Curriculum Overview Slide 13 of 15 Interactive DVDs-HCH, J2D, INO, Saving Sergeant Pabletti, Challenge I&II ( March2Success ( Standardize test preparation course eCybermission ( eCYBERMISSION is a web-based science, math and technology competition for 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th grade teams. Each team will propose a solution to a real problem in their community and compete for regional and national awards. Financing College and Admissions (DVD) Assists students in the college admissions process Written Communication for Sergeants, developed by Susan Hughes is an excellent resource for cadets to learn writing skills and prepare for the written portion of the SATs Chief Justice, created by Robert Aucone, is an active learning program designed to engage participants in a variety of debates on constitutional and contemporary issues ( Enhancements/Learning Strategies

Curriculum Overview Slide 14 of 15 Questions… Remember