ESA CM Overview

7/31/2019 ESA CM Overview

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Curriculum MappingOverview

Based on the work ofHeidi Hayes Jacobs, Ph.D

and

Susan Udelhofen, Ph.D

Presented by Region 3 ESA Staff


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Research-Based Principles of AnEffective Learning Environment

Collaboration

Reflection

Shared Vision for Professional Growth

Student Learning

The process of curriculum mapping incorporates allthese principles and brings educators together tolearn from their practice as they share theirinsights to create a positive, effective learningenvironment for students.


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What is Curriculum?


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What is Mapping?

Calendar based

Process for collecting data

representative of the operational (real)curriculum in a school and/or district

Susan Udelhofen/SU-Consulting


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Types of Curriculum Maps

Journal Map (diary)-mapping as you goProjection Map-map what you did last

yearuse it to plan or project for thisyearConsensus Map-district decision to

map when and what things are taughtin the classroom. The how is theindividuality.


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Curriculum Mapping is a process whichbegins

With the instructor listing content(who knows better)When it is being taught(how much time is spent)What skills are use to teach contentWe then add state standards(makes it obvious what standards are not beingaddressed)Schools/teachers become more aware of theflow of the curriculum horizontally (allclassrooms in grades 1-12) and vertically(grade to grade) instructors need to keep the

needs of the students in mind.


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The Mapping Process CanImprove School Culture

Shared sense of purposeOpportunity to SHARE what you do in the

classroom (collaboration)Time to reflectBuilds learning communitiesIncreased Test Scores

Make what students learn in one gradeconnect with what they will learn in thenext gradeAccountability to self, students, andparents


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Curriculum Map Is a Tool for

Communication (between all stake holders)Planning (curriculum, assessments, reforms)

Pacing instruction over timeDifferentiating instruction to meet Michaelsspecific needs- (by content, by process, by product, by

learning environment)Staying focused- (whats good for Michael or Susie?)Resource allocation

- (space, time, materials, staff development)


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Why Create Curriculum Maps?Communication and ReflectionWe rarely have these conversations!

identify what occurs throughoutthe entire school yeara picture of students experiencefrom grade to gradeteacher expectations to parents

and studentsLocates gaps, repetitions,areas for integration,assessments

Authentic alignment tostandardsAccountabilityNew teachersDefines expectations



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Ask Yourself These Questions

What do I want all my students to know or doas a result of my teaching?How will I judge the quality of my studentswork?How will I know my students have learned?How does my practice impact studentachievement?Based on data, what do I know about mystudents?How do my schools goals and improvement planimpact my teaching?How can I improve or strengthen my practice?


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Give me the D and lets get onwith it..

Students very oftensee education as something that happens

TO THEMfail to see the relevance in their lives

dont understand HOW they learn

learn to play the game or learning stopsbeing fun

increase the rigor and relevance!!


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What information is

collected on the map?Content (What is taught)Skills (What students will do)

Assessments (This is how youfind out if they really know)Standards (Meet by teachingskills)

Essential Questions*-(overarching question)



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Sample Curriculum Map Template

Month EssentialQuestion

Content Skills Assessment Standards


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Content can be:

discipline - focus on specific knowledge, orcontent area

interdisciplinary combination of one ortwo disciplines to examine a common focus

Example: Measurement



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Skillspreciseskills can be assessed, observed

and described in specific terms unlikegeneral processes and connected toassessments and standards

this is often the most challenging aspect ofmapping.the skills are what the kids do to learnthecontent!

look at lists of action verbs to help you as youprepare your maps.

Example: Balance a chemical equation



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Assessment Data:Include all Assessments

Crucial component of the mapsOften the least developed, inclusive or balanced

Formative Assessment

(daily/on-going)Summative Assessments that are on-goingthroughout the yearExample: Unit test, teacher observation,

Dakota Step



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Essential QuestionsAnswers are more than just facts

Brings content to life and makes itrelevantHelps students and teachers go deep intothe content

Avoids activity with little meaning-a way oforganizing contentAnswers the why for learning

What was the effect of the Civil War?can be revised to, Is the Civil War still

going on?

ARE NOT LEARNING OBJECTIVES


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What's Next?

Leadership Team

Three days of

mappingFollow-up days tocomplete process

Cycle begins again


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Contact Information

Region 3 ESA

337-2636 (Platte office)

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