Looking back through the first four chapters in "Curriculum 21" by Heidi Hayes Jacobs I am reminded of the process of developing a curriculum. She talks about how we need to change our mindset about curriculum before we change it. We need to realize that we are teaching students during a new time of innovation, and we need to make sure that is evident in the curriculum. In order to do that she suggests we look into curriculum mapping, thinking about assessments, and giving time for professional development.
I enjoyed reading Ch. 3, Jacobs focus's on the content areas, and ways to improve the content within them so they become more relevant and students will be able to gain lifelong skills from it. Things as simple as using different types of maps, and using them in other content areas, not just Social Studies. Chapter 4 wraps is up with different ways we can use time and space to best benefit the students. I believe this book as taught me to think outside the box a little bit when it comes to teaching. We need to change things, and know that sometimes the way things are happening isn't the best for students. I feel that I've been given some ideas of how I will be able to at least update my own curriculum, and be able to deliver it to students in a more meaningful way.
Monday, August 5, 2013
Blog Reflection- Weeks 6-7
Looking back my my blogs I realized what a great way blogging was to reflect of the information we were discussing. All of the information was relevant to the times that it was blogged, which made it all very authentic to the way I was feeling at that time. I think that blogging would be a great way for students in a classroom to reflect on what they were learning and how they felt about it. I also think that it would be a good way for teachers and students to connect in different ways.
Thinking back on this class, and looking at my blogs, I think technology is something I learned a lot about. I believe the incorporation of technology into curriculum is something that needs to be prioritized. There is such a large benefit, if done correctly, it seems to be that it should definitely be a priority.
I have really enjoyed the blogging portion of this class. Although I may not continue to post as much at this point in my life, I will definitely continue to read them.
Thinking back on this class, and looking at my blogs, I think technology is something I learned a lot about. I believe the incorporation of technology into curriculum is something that needs to be prioritized. There is such a large benefit, if done correctly, it seems to be that it should definitely be a priority.
I have really enjoyed the blogging portion of this class. Although I may not continue to post as much at this point in my life, I will definitely continue to read them.
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