Teachers are charged with a daily task - implementing a curriculum that varies in instructional strategies and organizational methods. Such planning focuses on achieving optimal student development and students learning outcomes. With educational technology playing an increasingly larger role in working with diverse populations, teachers have an increased work load. By using these following guidelines and framework of curriculum development, educators will be providing students the direction for long term success.
The three types of curriculum models for your review are: The Parallel Model, The Integrated Model, and the Multiple Menu Model. Remember, these are models that are used intermittently with other resources including district wide curriculum adoptions.