The program is not fixed or scripted but rather is based on a «smorgasbord model», where it is assumed that
specific curriculum units or components will be selected and integrated with whatever is already happening within that school or setting.
These trips often sparked
specific curriculum units.
At the grade levels above that, each grade focuses on
specific curriculum units of study.
Not exact matches
Instead of blocking time for reading or math instruction, McNeely prefers an approach where all teachers focus on a
specific unit or theme and connect their
curriculum to that theme.
By engaging teachers and the technology integrationist in conversations about the
curriculum,
specific class dynamics and capabilities of the technology, we are now able to talk about what we would like to do, the tools best suited for that purpose, ways to tweak
units or lessons, and what is not working.
Coordinate district support for school improvement across organizational
units (e.g., supervision,
curriculum and instruction, staff development, human resources) in relation to district priorities, expectations for professional practice, and a shared understanding of the goals and needs of
specific schools.
I've also analysed the most efficient way to cover the national
curriculum for England and we're creating additional route plans to demonstrate coverage with
specific units.
Consortia leaders believe the documents can guide district development of
curricula aligned with the common core, as well as teacher planning and collaboration on
specific units of study.
As a teacher who used to teach in
units or blocks, I find it much easier to spark curiosity in my students when I spiral math
curriculum using 3 act math tasks to teach concepts because solution strategies are much less predictable, students are not expected to use a
specific formula or algorithm explicitly taught moments before during a teacher directed lesson and each of these contextual tasks creates an intellectual need for the learning.