2-Implemented+Curriculum

__** What actually gets delivered in the classroom by the teacher? **__ The gap between intended and attained curriculum is the implementation. (Marzano, //What Works, 2003 p 23)// ** The Design ** __ 1-Identify essential information; __ "Intended Curriculum" This dose not include supplemental but the core curriculum that every student should walk out the door with. 2-Ensure coverage of the essential information within the curriculum; Teachers should not pick and choose what material to cover from this core curriculum according to interests or strengths. 3-Sequence and organize essential content; There should be a progressive flow to the information which builds on prior learning. 4-Ensure teachers cover essential content; Often Teachers are forced to pick and choose from an overburdened text book what to teach in the amount of time allotted. 5-Protect instructional time; This is a constant battle but one that must be fought on a daily basis and needs administrative support. (Marzano, What Works in Schools, 2003) **Wiggins and McTighe** suggest formulating **essential questions** as the primary step in curriculum design. These questions focus on the purpose of the learning, best practices for delivery of the essential understanding and what should serve as evidence of that understanding. Implementation in this framework is focused on the //__best practices__// of delivery. This is where teachers become __//curriculum designers//__, professionals in crafting, altering and delivering the intended curriculum. (Wiggins and McTighe, Understanding by Design, 2005)
 * Marzano** recommends **5 Action Steps** to ensuring viable implementation. They seem very straight forward but should not be taken for granted. They establish guidelines for the overall framework of curriculum development.

A document titled, " //Integrating Competencies Into the Curriculum",// December 2008, by Doris R. Brodeur, Ph.D. __//http://www.laspau.harvard.edu///__, includes clear curriculum, systematic **design components**. These components can be adapted to individualized curriculum.
 * Learning outcomes - essential understanding
 * Curriculum structure - what are the goals and constraints
 * Sequences - progressive flow of learning experiences
 * Mapping - where is the student and where are they going, a design road map for the learner
 * Integration - how will the curriculum be delivered within the context of the system

[|Harvard 5 Integrating Competencies PDF]


 * The Delivery **

The Madeline Hunter Lesson Plan provides a clear, practical 7 step method for implementing lessons from a curriculum. It is a critical piece of the curriculum puzzle at the tangible level. Once the content has been established through the Backwards Design Model, individual lessons can be developed with the Madeline Hunter Model, as well as other lesson plan models and learning experiences. [|Madeline Hunter Lesson Plan Model]

The Resources page of this Wiki includes numerous links to **curriculum design formats** that help craft learning experiences.

 **__Discussion:__**
 * What other considerations are there for implementing curriculum effectively?

** Additions to this Wiki page " Based on assessment you can alter teaching techniques ( based on student results ) **