Curriculum Design

Student Centered Curriculum Design

In order to continue to innovate, lead, and personalize learning for all students, our District has developed a Curriculum Review Process that includes the Understanding by Design 2.0 Curriculum Framework as the basis for all curriculum.

Our belief is that focused, high quality curriculum and the process by which this is developed can help to systemically transform curriculum, instruction, assessments and programming across a district.  We have worked to make this process...

PROJECT OVERVIEW

As we emerge from the pandemic and establish a new sense of normal, our curriculum writing project will provide a framework and roadmap for proficiency across all grade levels and content areas.

Step 1

• We will identify the desired results for each subject, unit, and lesson.

• What knowledge and skills will students know and be able to do?

• What Big Ideas/Enduring Understandings will be explored?

• What Essential Questions will generate inquiry and provide a deeper understanding of the Big Idea?

• How are our Big Ideas and Enduring Understandings aligned to content standards?

Step 2

• What evidence will students submit that demonstrates a proficient understanding of the Big Idea/Enduring Understanding?

• How do we develop authentic understandings within our assessments?

• How will our assessments demonstrate a transfer of knowledge?

• What is the role of project based assessments?

• How do we balance authenticity with the need to assess in the manner of the test? Are they mutually exclusive?

Step 3

• What Learning Plans are developed that support a depth of knowledge that will challenge students and generate inquiry?

• How will the rigor and relevance of our learning plans lead to a transfer of knowledge or the acquisition of skills?

• Do we have the student data to determine readiness levels?

• Do we know how our students learn?

• Do we incorporate student interest into our planning?