What is curriculum leadership? by Donna Mortimer https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj By Donna, Rox and Wale en-us 2018-01-22 07:24:28 UTC 2025-03-14 04:49:54 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png deinish https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/223213966 Have you ever seen backward design being used within your teaching career? How was it similar or different than the processes above?]]> 2018-01-22 07:28:41 UTC https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/223213966 Backwards Design Explanation deinish https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/223646365 2018-01-23 06:44:01 UTC https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/223646365 youngjroxanne1 https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/223710670 Here is another short article that recounts the reasons why administrators actually return to the classroom. Please click on this
link to read the article.]]> 2018-01-23 10:58:14 UTC https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/223710670 waleshamonda https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/223884932 Reeves (2006) suggested that leaders can streamline curriculum content standards by answering these 3 questions: 
1.  Which standards capture knowledge or skills that facilitate students’ learning long-term?

2.  Which standards are applicable to many academic subjects?

3. Which standards denote knowledge or skills critical to success in the next grade/course?
             (as cited in Tallerico, 2012) 

Rettig, McCullough, Santos, and Watson (2003) suggested that 
leaders can also coordinate pacing and formative assessment by
  1. Developing a pacing guide that outlines the intended curriculum into units and suggested time frames.
  2. Creating and administering common assessments.
  3. Targeting interventions ~ analyzing assessment to gauge student needs.               (as cited in Tallerico, 2012)

McTighe and Wiggins, (2004) suggested that curriculum leaders can also design curriculum units backward ~ Also referred to as universal design  (as cited in Tallerico, 2012)
]]> 2018-01-23 17:04:37 UTC https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/223884932 The Lee County District and their take on Backward Design waleshamonda https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/223995259 2018-01-23 20:10:11 UTC https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/223995259 waleshamonda https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/223998754 Link to the Online Curriculum guide:
New Zealand Curriculum
Brown (2009) highly believes that “the publishing of Curriculum Matters indicates that there is a growing interest in issues to do with curriculum”.  By viewing the table provided below comparing the five orientations suggested by Brown (2009), this would “...help tease out the conflicting agendas at work in the official curriculum, and help us understand what teachers mean when they claim to support or oppose the curriculum”. Brown even further explains that “there is not one systematic approach to deciding what should be taught, and this, I suggest, is the cause of curriculum conflict. The needs of the individual for personal development are authorised by the NZCF, which at the same time invokes a technological orientation to performing education” and provides evidence of this through the study of teachers conceptions and the study reports “...is that teachers are able to recognise and discriminate between various conceptions of curriculum--their acceptance of the curriculum should not mean support for all conceptions” (p.4).]]> 2018-01-23 20:16:51 UTC https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/223998754 deinish https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/224012071 2018-01-23 20:47:32 UTC https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/224012071 Barret and Breyer (2014) suggested that the waleshamonda https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/224025444 "21st century teacher must educate with passion, be knowledgeable and be enthusiastic about the content, and find ways to make topics fun and appealing for all to ensure academic success" ( p. 1)
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]]> 2018-01-23 21:31:26 UTC https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/224025444 youngjroxanne1 https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/224057054 2018-01-24 00:56:49 UTC https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/224057054 waleshamonda https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/224071956 2018-01-24 02:58:47 UTC https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/224071956 deinish https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/224091904 In what ways do you feel the framework presented in Brown (2009) would help you understand and relate to the new reformed or upcoming reformed curriculum within your province or district?]]> 2018-01-24 06:14:48 UTC https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/224091904 deinish https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/224092117 As a teacher, what is your opinion on the New Zealand's curriculum focus? Do you feel that leadership roles can use this focus to establish a starting point within schools? ]]> 2018-01-24 06:16:37 UTC https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/224092117 Tallerico (2012) also suggested strategies for principals waleshamonda https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/224284326 1.  Share Leadership with teachers/teacher leaders                    2. Train for Group Facilitation through PD and and Staff meetings  3.  Sustain Concentration on Priorities  by keeping collective efforts focused on curriculum  improvement priorities.  (Tallerico, 2012)

]]> 2018-01-24 16:02:37 UTC https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/224284326 Think differently... waleshamonda https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/224357185 2018-01-24 18:04:39 UTC https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/224357185 waleshamonda https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/224362660 2018-01-24 18:13:46 UTC https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/224362660 waleshamonda https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/224387462 2018-01-24 18:57:43 UTC https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/224387462 Key Guiding Questions waleshamonda https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/224511759 1. In what ways has the readings for this week helped you understand curriculum? Which orientation of curriculum to you most align with? How is this evident in your teaching?

2. In relation to the articles, in what ways have you seen principals model effective use of leadership and the use of curriculum?

3. How does the leadership support within your school and/or district plan for professional understanding of the the curriculum? Or increasing student achievement through curriculum use?]]> 2018-01-25 04:42:45 UTC https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/224511759 Smylie and Eckert (2014 ) identified the following deinish https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/224517840 2018-01-25 05:40:39 UTC https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/224517840 How to Fix a Broken School? Lead Fearlessly, Love Hard. deinish https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/224518396 2018-01-25 05:45:20 UTC https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/224518396 youngjroxanne1 https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/224915339 How can principals ‘direction-set’ while including varied and professional opinions towards curriculum priorities?

When effective leading also equals effective modeling of sound pedagogical skills, as Barrett and Breyer suggest, is there unavoidable innate bias among leadership?  How can leadership demonstrate that they are taking steps to overcome this bias and see multiple pedagogical perspectives?

]]> 2018-01-26 01:39:51 UTC https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/224915339 waleshamonda https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/225322012 By analysing all three articles and comparing it to leadership and curriculum, it may be suggested that teachers’ conceptions are often very different from that of the leadership within the schools. DuFour and Mattos (2013) note that principals and leadership must find “innovative ways to increase academic achievement, as well as develop, nurture and retain effective teachers” (as cited in Barrett & Breyer, 2014). Finding the common, productive and successful ground between the two schisms are essential for schools in both a local and global context. Tallerico (2012) notes that principals can support (even varied perceptions of curriculum) though direction setting, meaning  “…collaboratively establishing priorities for which standards a school curriculum will emphasize, include or leave out” (p. 18).  Thinking beyond the traditional expectations of both leadership and prescribed curriculum can make way for innovative teaching, learning and curriculum design that is globally appropriate and grounded in the local context.

*Please note that in many cases, we will use the words principal and leader/position of leadership interchangeably.   We have done this with the assumption that the job description of principals and other leaders in the school, vary considerably across contexts.]]> 2018-01-27 20:16:03 UTC https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/225322012 Curriculum Leadership is waleshamonda https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/225322146 2018-01-27 20:18:29 UTC https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/225322146 deinish https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/225408954 Through the readings and other resources we have discovered that effective leadership creates a path that makes educators and administrators to be more introspective and mindful about the processes when dealing with curriculum. When there is a positive and collaborative work environment between teachers and principals/curriculum leaders, teachers often feel supported and therefore more motivated and empowered to enhance educational programs, take risks and commit to innovative classrooms.  This may result in more productive and effective academic learning. Barrett and Breyer (2014) found
"through effective modeling and relationship and team-building between faculty and school leadership, teachers felt supported and were able to view administrators as more capable, trustworthy, and deserving of respect, which can help to counter the perception of the classroom as a hostile environment." (p. 7)

Leadership and relationships through positive modeling and structuring can create connections amongst teachers and administrators that enhances school environment, student achievement, teacher practices and overall the atmosphere of the holistic school.

]]> 2018-01-28 17:43:20 UTC https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/225408954 waleshamonda https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/225409708 Barrett and Breyer (2014) study "how modeling instructional strategies by principals influence teachers' implementation of strategies that promote greater students engagement and learning" (p. 1).  While making a clear distinction that they are not speaking of a principal as a mere manager, but more so as Kotter (1990) cites as form of "Leadership that Produces Change and Movement" (as cited in Northouse, 2016).  By focusing on retaining relevancy, instilling passion and motivation while creating a "positive and stable environment where teachers view principals as competent leaders and cooperative partners..." (p. 2). Barrett and Breyer explore the effect of administration and leadership modelling effective lessons.The authors concluded that "teachers need an opportunity to see effective teaching strategies being implemented by school leaders.  By participating in different activities, teachers  were able to experience learning similar to that which students experience during a lesson" (p.6).]]> 2018-01-28 17:49:08 UTC https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/225409708 waleshamonda https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/225410029 2018-01-28 17:51:30 UTC https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/225410029 deinish https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/225410057 Are the authors suggesting that 'demo' lessons be provided through teacher-only professional development seminars?  Or that school leaders take part in teaching in the classroom?  Which do you agree with?   Which would you find most effective or conducive to the growth and inspiration for teachers?  What are the pros and cons for each method in terms of curriculum leadership?]]> 2018-01-28 17:51:42 UTC https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/225410057 waleshamonda https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/225411300 2018-01-28 18:00:27 UTC https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/225411300 waleshamonda https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/225413426 2018-01-28 18:13:23 UTC https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/225413426 waleshamonda https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/225415415 2018-01-28 18:28:14 UTC https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/225415415 waleshamonda https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/225416363 2018-01-28 18:35:18 UTC https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/225416363 waleshamonda https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/225445608 2018-01-28 22:43:52 UTC https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/225445608 waleshamonda https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/225447140 2018-01-28 22:58:26 UTC https://padlet.com/deinish/kcvcp9b8v9dj/wish/225447140