1. Curriculum Conversations LEAP Conference May 2011 Karen Hodgins Karack Consultants

2. “ Curriculum is a conversation, not a technology” (Stiehl 2007)

3. Workshop outcomes Explore the role of the coordinator with respect to curriculum Identify essential concepts and barriers involved in the fulfillment of the coordinators curriculum role(s) Develop solutions for curriculum issues

4. Question 1: Coordinator’s Role How would you define your coordinator role as it relates to curriculum?

5. Coordinator’s Role The lead voice of curriculum for your program team.

6. Question 2: Interests/Challenges What is your specific interest/strength related to curriculum? (green) What is the most significant curriculum issue you/your program is facing? (orange)

7. Question 3: Key Concepts What key curriculum concepts will assist you in your coordinator’s role? What are the foundational curriculum concepts you and your program team need to embrace?

8. Question 4: Challenges/Solutions What process/resources/are available to support you in your curriculum role?

9. Other resources: Stiehl, R. & Lewchuk. ▫Outcomes Primer ▫Assessment Primer ▫Mapping Primer http://abcresource.loyalistcollege.ca/ Your LEAP colleagues

10. Workshop outcomes Explore the role of the coordinator with respect to curriculum Identify essential concepts and barriers involved in the fulfillment of the coordinators curriculum role(s) Develop solutions for curriculum issues

11. So What…. What will you take away… What conversation will you begin… What strategy will you implement from this session?