TL;DR: Develop a quality curriculum by identifying desired outcomes, unpacking the standards, identifying transfer goals, and prioritizing curriculum development. A quality curriculum can become the constant in schools, rather than a variable determined by each teacher. When school districts commit to clarifying the curriculum, each student will have a greater chance of success as he/she enters the next grade level. … Read More
Planning Series Part 1—How do you spend your time?
Who said planning and grading has to take up all of your time? In today’s solo episode, Lindsay brings a highly effective strategy to the table as a way to replace the previous time-consuming methods that weren’t getting her the results she wanted. If you’re an instructor who would love to have time for fun professional development, increase your … Read More
What exactly is differentiation?
Today we are breaking down the process of differentiation and using that to serve students with IEPs as well as the whole class. I share some ways you can make your curriculum to suit the needs of all students in a way that isn’t overwhelming. Like what you hear? Share! Episode links: Lindsay can be found on: … Read More
Breaking the Barriers of Curriculum Design
TL;DR: There are many potential barriers to curriculum design. Potential barriers include absence of a curriculum framework, change, communication, products, funding, hidden curriculum, time, and tradition. Strategies for breaking the barriers are shared. Curriculum design is a rewarding process that provides educators with the opportunity to discuss what is essential. My experiences with curriculum design and observing the work of … Read More
EP65: Using the Curriculum Document as a Tool for Inquiry and Agency
In Episode 65 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about their experience with bringing the Curriculum documents, or standards, into our classroom spaces. We often utilize the curriculum documents to plan our learning as teachers, but rarely ever include them as a part of the teaching and activities to help students learn. Chey and Pav talk about ways … Read More