Curriculum Mapping ZARAH MAE FABRICANTE What is Curriculum
Curriculum Mapping ZARAH MAE FABRICANTE
What is Curriculum Mapping? • Curriculum Mapping is the documentation and discussion of what we teach. • It is a collaborative process that helps us understand teaching and learning throughout the Elementary, Middle, and High School.
Why Use Curriculum Mapping? • It benefits ALL students. • Mapping is a COMMUNICATION tool. • Mapping is a PLANNING tool, it keeps us FOCUSED and targets essential information. • Promotes PROFESSIONALISM and teaching creativeness.
Benefits • Mapping replaces repeat teachings. • Mapping allows us to focus on fewer goals, and therefore, teach concepts in greater depth. • Mapping eliminates wasted review and expands teaching time. • It vertically shows curriculum steps.
What happens with Curriculum Mapping? • Departments can investigate the map to identify gaps in the vertical and horizontal alignment of courses. • Teachers can assess what students mastered in the preceding grade and focus on building skills and knowledge.
Essential Questions… • Focus on a broad topic of study. • Have multiple answers and perspectives. They address “why” or “how”. • They are “mental Velcro” that helps ideas stick in students’ minds.
Sample Curriculum Map Essential Questions August September October November December Content (noun) Skills (verb) Assessment Activities
Curriculum Map • Content is the essential concepts and topics covered during a month. • Skills are key abilities and processes students will develop related to specific content. • Assessments are the products or performances that demonstrate student learning. • Activities describe the "how" for the knowledge and skills.
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