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Work Sessions

Building Consensus

Goals and objectives for the day

  • Prioritize key aspects of the curriculum using the KJ method
  • Utilize the advanced features of Curriculum MapperŪ
  • Receive and provide feedback
Identify key elements (concepts/content) of the curriculum

  • Prioritize key aspects of the curriculum using the KJ method
  • Select one element at a time for scrutiny
Locate key elements through Curriculum MapperŪ

  • Search
  • Compare Courses
  • Search and Compare
  • Standards Analysis
Utilize the Read-Through Protocol in providing receiving constructive feedback

  • Read-Through Process
  • Protocol for feedback
Identify duration/intensity/rigor of key element horizontally and vertically

  • Follow the key element within a grade level/course
  • Trace the key element through grade levels (at least one up one down)
  • Track and provide feedback to others
Investigate linkages between other curricular areas

  • Identify when, where, and by whom key elements are taught
  • Determine if there are possible interdisciplinary links )
  • Determine what remain flexible and what needs to be consistent within and across grade levels
Summation

  • Provide small and large group findings
  • Identify possible next steps


Related Links
WS1: Building a Solid Foundation for Curriculum Mapping
WS 2:Constructing High Quality Maps
WS3: Understanding Curriculum Mapper
WS4: Calibrating Maps
WS5: Identifying Revision Points
WS6: Correlating Maps with Data
WS7: Building Consensus