Start with the end in mind (the assessment) and work backwards to make sure everything is aligned and purposeful.
Having a plan allows me to make sure everything is covered and allowing for it to be flexible to students' needs is critical.
I liked the sample daily lesson plan
I found this particular model extremely helpful. I was a substitute teacher for a year and would have greatly benefitted from all of the valuable resources made available to us as part of this community. When I took over the program, I was not able to access the curriculum map or lesson plans which meant that I had to figure out a way to create a whole new curriculum! It has taken me many years to create a new program of studies, but I have always felt rushed. I am coming away from this experience with a deeper appreciation for this process.
Plenty of pedagogic freedom in the constraints of SMART goals-- so helpful.
Planning and organizing lessons/content leads to better outcomes and less stress.
Lessons, planing, lesson plans, lessons, and planning!!!
This mod really enforces, you guessed it, lessons and lesson planning I do like the Georgia 3 stop model: I do, We do, You do as a great way to connect with visual and hands on learners. I feel as this mod gave me direction for something I had planned for but wasn't sure how to achieve.
I think that understanding what the end looks like, it is easier to break it down into bite size chunks for students. Just winging it will not get you to the end result with confidence. It might, but it will more than likely to by accident.
Instruction without a plan sets everyone up for failure which is why curriculum is so important. Time is almost always the limiting factor when it comes to learning. We have very limited time with students so it is imperative that we make the most of it and always come prepared so we can ensure a smooth lesson.
I like the idea of the I do, we do, you do method. The repetitive nature of it, on a simple task like how to turn a machine on seems appropriate and would help those who get it right away remember it for longer, and it gives those who did not get it right away a few more run thru examples to pick up on it.
Having a "road map" for yourself and the students helps keep things running smoothly in the classroom. I liked the suggestion of keeping a living document of how you have to adjust as the year progresses so you can make changes for the next year in order to be more effective. I think it's important to have a curriculum plan so you don't fall behind, ensure you are hitting all the appropriate topics you need to teach, and give the students and idea of what they can expect to learn from the class.
From this module I have learned to plan, plan, and then plan some more, but with that said be flexible and adaptive.
Curriculum planning serves as a framework of reference for the classroom teacher and ensures the teacher delivers the appropriate content effectively to the students. The curriculum plan helps ensure daily teaching has a larger purpose by breaking down a broad concept into smaller, more manageable steps.
