I view a curriculum map as a diagnostic tool that the district uses to determine the areas that need improvement. The district uses the curriculum map to determine if there is a difference between what is taught and what should be taught. The curriculum map allows districts to see if the curriculum is meeting the needs of the students and ensure that the curriculum does not have any gaps between years.
My school is limited in their use of curriculum mapping. When developing curriculum the district allows teachers of all grade levels to come together and discuss the skills that are necessary for each grade. This is limited to the specific subject area. The science teachers do not talk to the math teachers about the skills the students might need at a particular grade. This means that the science teacher could require students to perform math problems that they do not have a basis for in the curriculum. I believe that the district should start looking at mapping the curriculum by subject areas.
I feel that curriculum mapping allows district to see the need for curriculum change. The mapping allows for districts to find holes in their curriculum that could be fixed by modifying the curriculum.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
1 comment:
It also provides a good opportunity for collaboration in departments too.
Post a Comment