https://padlet.com/katrynawells/curriculum en-us 2022-01-31 22:56:14 UTC 2023-01-13 03:31:47 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/1365545210/ced1c900fc55f9a74d2461a42831f7e5/childrens_books.png katrynawells https://padlet.com/katrynawells/curriculum/wish/2022398597 The purpose of school is to educate.  As teachers or professional staff in a school, it is our duty to encourage children of all ages to increase their knowledge, to critically think, and to become their best possible selves.]]> 2022-01-31 22:58:25 UTC https://padlet.com/katrynawells/curriculum/wish/2022398597 katrynawells https://padlet.com/katrynawells/curriculum/wish/2022398958 In a collaborative effort, administrative staff and teachers together should decide what students need to learn. Students may also be involved in the process, as learning should be student-centered and applied to their interests in order to keep children engaged and learning authentic.]]> 2022-01-31 22:58:44 UTC https://padlet.com/katrynawells/curriculum/wish/2022398958 katrynawells https://padlet.com/katrynawells/curriculum/wish/2022399079 Curriculum is the content which determines the skills a student must master. It should be developed by administrative staff and teachers with students in mind. Curriculum should be student-centered with teachers acting as facilitators to help assist students in reaching their goals. ]]> 2022-01-31 22:58:53 UTC https://padlet.com/katrynawells/curriculum/wish/2022399079 katrynawells https://padlet.com/katrynawells/curriculum/wish/2022399324 Yes and no.  In an ideal setting, I think curriculum could involve a broad, overarching goal for all students to achieve, but it could provide differentiated standards to be met for different students based on their own abilities.  Although, through objectives, activities, and assessments, this is where differentiation can take place.]]> 2022-01-31 22:59:09 UTC https://padlet.com/katrynawells/curriculum/wish/2022399324 katrynawells https://padlet.com/katrynawells/curriculum/wish/2022399494 At my charter school, our curriculum is based on the Curriculum Maps and Modules provides by PDE SAS. We use resources to enhance our curriculum - including teaching guides, guided reading, student workbooks, and more.]]> 2022-01-31 22:59:21 UTC https://padlet.com/katrynawells/curriculum/wish/2022399494 katrynawells https://padlet.com/katrynawells/curriculum/wish/2022399692 I think our charter's handle on curriculum aligns well with my philosophy. Teachers are provided with standards to be met within a period of time, and we are able to decide the way in which we want to teach the standard to fit the needs for our students - rather than having a specific program in which you must use the stories and worksheets and assessments provided to you.]]> 2022-01-31 22:59:36 UTC https://padlet.com/katrynawells/curriculum/wish/2022399692