1. Curriculum Development
Steps
Step 1 – guiding philosophy
Step 2 – conceptual framework
Step 3 – environmental standards
Step 4 – standards and objectives
Step 5 – activities
Step 6 – instructional units
Step 7 – evaluate and modify
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2. Curriculum Development
Step 1 – Guiding philosophy
Define philosophy
Reflects beliefs
Guides the development process
Defines how program fits into total school curriculum
What will physical education accomplish for each student
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3. Curriculum Development
Step 2 – Conceptual framework
Reflects beliefs about education and the learner
Series of statements that characterize the desired curriculum
Establish the criteria that will be used to select activities
Directs activities
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4. Curriculum Development
Step 3 – Environmental factors
Conditions within the community and school district
Limit or extend scope of curriculum
Examples
School administrators
Facilities and equipment
Laws and requirements
Scheduling
Budget and funding
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5. Curriculum Development
Step 4 – Standards and objectives
Content standards determine direction of program
Dictated by state, district, or school
Fixed goals for learning
What students should know and be able to do
Determine criteria for activity selection
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6. Curriculum Development
Step 5 – Activities
Child-centered
Activities that appeal to learners
Select activities that contribute to content standards and student centered objectives
Know basic urges of children
Understand characteristics and interests of children
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7. Curriculum Development
Step 6 – Instructional units
Design a delivery system that assures all activities will be taught
Most often grouped by grade or developmental level
Scope – yearly content
Sequence – vertical articulation
Balance – all objectives receive adequate coverage
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8. Curriculum Development
Step 7 – evaluate and modify
Collect information
Students, teachers, parents, etc.
Likes and dislikes
Achievement scores
Identify weaknesses and determine causes
Modify possible deficiencies
Pilot curricular changes
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