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Mission and Philosophy
In this area, the committee sets out its
purpose and core beliefs that guided the development of the curriculum and
instruction plan.
Units, Core Topics, Concepts, and Key
Generalizations
This is the framework for the curriculum. It
should be aligned with Michigan standards and with best practice recommendations from
national professional groups within the area of study.
Quality Standards, Benchmarks, and
Assessments
Quality standards include
both what students should know and be able to do (content standards) and indications of
the nature and quality of the student performance that will be deemed acceptable
(performance standards). Benchmarks are statements of expected knowledge and anticipated
skill at various developmental levels.
Assessments may be recommended and/or required but
should be clearly aligned with the curriculum and with state and national assessment
guidelines.
Possible Resources, including integration
of Technology
Resources should reflect
those needed for a range of learning readiness as well as for varied learning styles,
modalities and interests.
The committee must complete a careful survey of available
technology and technological resources that will enhance instruction. These should be
fully integrated into the curriculum with recommendations for instructional methods.
Differentiation
Differentiation is a
component of all curricula in our district and the final report should reflect meeting
individual student needs as an important priority.
Content, strategies, resources, and
assessments should all have differentiated instruction integrated within them and sample
differentiated units are a useful addition.
Staff Development Needs
The focus on this section is
on the educational opportunities that will be needed by teachers in order to implement the
recommended curriculum and instructional strategies.
Other
Other elements may
be added at the discretion of the committee. |
