A good working definition of curriculum is “the planned activity
between teacher and student.” Curriculum planning is essential
to effective teaching. Teachers often work as teams in the same school
or the same school district to plan curriculum so that there is vertical
and horizontal program articulation and to assure that these programs meet
state and national standards. Individual teachers do many levels
of planning; but ultimately must have daily lesson plans. These often
must be submitted to administrators. These should be available to
any visitor who comes to the classroom.
Your team has been formed and you have chosen the following:
-
Course Title and Description
-
One of the four 9-week segments of the academic year
-
Population Description for the class
Your task is to design a curriculum to satisfy the specifications above
and the state guidelines for that age/grade level. This is a team
effort!! Plan a number of work sessions (out side of class) in which
to do this work. You should have phone numbers and /or email
address for your team members.
You may use the 365 instructor as a resource, but must have completed
two work sessions prior to the consultation appointment. This consultation
appointment may be with one or more of the team. Each team should
have at least one consultation prior fall break.
In planning, be sure to include art history, art criticism, studio practice,
and aesthetics in the curriculum plan. Include technology for instructional
management, research, and for student activity.
When the final, beautiful, correct, bound report is complete, make enough
copies so that each member of the team has a complete bound copy (3 ring
binder OK) and one more complete copy for the instructor to keep.
This means, if your team has four members: 5 copies are to be turned
in!
Resources to Consult:
 |
I. Team Curriculum Report:
This must contain the following parts: [20%]
-
Title Sheet
-
Table of Contents
-
Statement of Philosophy and Goals [ How do these meet state and national
goals?]
-
Calendar of the 9 week segment [Take into account other events/ requirements/mandates
that impinge on the instructional time in this grading period]
-
Complete
Unit/Lesson Plans [ Include any tests, homework assignments,
information sheets, or other written materials which are to be given to
the students] SEE MODEL LESSON PLAN FOR THE PROPER FORMAT
-
Bibliography, Internet, and/or Media Resources
-
List of Supplies [Budget of $350] Catalogues are available
from the instructor; include complete ordering information and vendor
|
|
II. Model Lesson Presentation:
Each team member will present one lesson plan (or introduction to a unit
of lessons) from the curriculum during the class on the assigned days.
[10%]
-
Be sure the room is arranged to enhance your teaching. Have any visuals
(posters, prints, handouts, information on the chalk board or samples
) prepared for the class. List any key terms, vocabulary, etc.
on the board. If you need to move the class to another location for this
presentation, it is your responsibility to arrange for the other space.
[[e.g. ceramics lab, print lab, computer lab]]
-
Do the project or assignment of your lesson yourself before you
teach at least once. If needed, have several stages of the project
done for demonstration.
-
Practice your lesson before you teach it in class. Team members may
serve as coaches/critics in rehearsal of the presentation. (You may
want to video the lesson and review it later)
-
On the day of your presentation, dress the part! (No jeans
please)
-
Team members may assist in the set-up, closed down for the presentation
or may help in arranging the teaching space, equipment, or distribution
of supplies. We do not have sufficient time for everyone to complete
the project in class; take your lesson presentation to the point where
you would release students to do independent work. You will have about
20 minutes for presentation time, with a discussion of the lesson afterwards.
-
Present the instructor with a separate copy of this lesson when you deliver
the presentation.
|
|
III. Individual Documentation
and Assessment of the Process [10%]
[Don’t forget to do this part or skimp on giving this adequate attention,
it is 10% of your 365 course grade!!!]
Place this part at the back of your copy of the team curriculum only.
You do not have to share this part with your team members if you do not
wish to do so.
Each team member will also document personal involvement and contributions
to this project. This documentation should include the following.
-
An individual participation record lists the time and nature of the work
sessions with indications of progress, meetings, and their outcomes, task
assignments, research notes, etc. Include a narrative assessment
of your performance on this project individually and as a team member.
-
Expense Sheet lists your out of pocket expenses in creating the project.
-
Copies of relevant work papers that you generate (yes, I know this is redundant,
but do it anyway).
-
Team Evaluation: a narrative statement. Note outstanding effort
or suggestions of improvement for performance made by team members. What
kinds of things made the task easier or hard to get done. How well
did the team function? Were their any problems, and if so, how did
the team solve them? Did a particular leader emerge in your team?
-
Minutes of the team meetings
-
Final
Check Sheet
|
The 3 grades (which represents 40% of your semester grade) on
this project will be on:
1. Team Report Grade (all the team members get the same grade)
2. Individual Model Lesson Presentation Grade (individual grade)
3. Individual Assessment Report Grade (individual grade)
Team Reports and Individual Reports are to be turned at on the
date specified on
the class calendar. Model Lesson copy will be turned in when
you present.
P. S.: If any of your lessons include technology;
you can print extras for your Advanced Technology Portfolio.
| Back
to Art 365
