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Leadership Roles for Successful Curriculum Integration

Leadership Roles for Successful Curriculum Integration Dr. Penni Hudis, Director of Pathway and Curriculum Development, ConnectEd Kathleen Harris , Director of Coaching and Technical Assistance, ConnectEd Rob Atterbury, Director of Professional Development, ConnectEd.

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Leadership Roles for Successful Curriculum Integration

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  1. Leadership Roles for Successful Curriculum Integration Dr. Penni Hudis, Director of Pathway and Curriculum Development, ConnectEd Kathleen Harris, Director of Coaching and Technical Assistance, ConnectEd Rob Atterbury, Director of Professional Development, ConnectEd

  2. www.connectedcalifornia.org 510-849-4945 Partnering with NAF, NCAC, CASN, EDC

  3. Session goals • Recognize quality integrated curriculum • Identify key leadership roles • Determine possible obstacles and solutions

  4. Linked learning pathway’s four components in NAF Academies Linked Learning • Academic Core • Technical Core • Work-based Learning • Support Services NAF Three Pillars • Curriculum • Advisory Boards • Internships

  5. Why project-based learning? PBL engages students in complex, real-world problem solving …is Academically challenging …is Relevant …uses Active learning PBL

  6. What does quality look like? Activity 1 Review and assess curriculum sample using the The Integrated Lesson or Project Quality Criteria

  7. Why multidisciplinary integration? Single Subject Parallel (Paired) Interrelated Conceptual BASIC INTERMEDIATE COMPLEX

  8. Some common design pitfalls • Engaging fun is the only strength • Link between subject areas is weak or artificial • Culminating project cannot function as an authentic, summative assessment • Not authentic to the industry sector

  9. Integrated curriculum design • Curriculum/performance mapping • Connecting concept or theme • Essential questions • Performance assessments • Industry partners • Reflection and revision

  10. What we have learned Process matters!

  11. Curriculum map – how it should be 6.2 6.3 1.1 (1.3) 1.2 (10.c) 1.2 (10.a) 1.2 (10.d) 6.2 6.3 B3.1 B4.0 E1.0 E2.0 Demonstrate proper experimental procedure Draw conclusions from data regarding prevalence of bacterial contamination Explain how different factors influence the spread of disease Analyze and evaluate symptoms to determine patient health status Identify various modes of transmission for common pathogens ? ? ? ? 11

  12. In Action

  13. Where are your academy teams? Integrated projects are based on: • Topic or idea • Activities solely from the technical course • Standards from ALLsubjects • Standards-based performance maps E. None of the above

  14. Why performance mapping? • Supports true collaboration and interdisciplinary project design • Links directly to key standards • Provides the foundation for assessing student performances throughout the project • Assures fidelity with scope and sequence

  15. Performance-based Curriculum Mapping

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  17. Demonstrate proper experimental procedure Draw conclusions from data regarding prevalence of bacterial contamination Identify various modes of transmission for common pathogens Explain how different factors influence the spread of disease Analyze and evaluate symptoms to determine patient health status Paraphrase the research into your own words. Formulate a preliminary thesis statement to reveal the specific point of the paper. Find information on the topic using a minimum of five sources Evaluate the credibility and reliability of resources. Prepare a formal outline using proper outlining form. Distinguish between active and passive transport along concentration gradients. Compare and contrast viral replication and cellular division Analyze structural differences between cells and viruses 19

  18. Balancing Assessments End of Course Exams Culminating Project Assessment Course Assessments State Tests Subject Specific Assignments

  19. So what do we know…. • Process matters for maintaining rigor • Teaching teams need support through PD, curriculum tools and ongoing coaching • Leadership at both site and district play a key roles

  20. Leadership support Academy • Integrated curriculum • Authentic assessments • Student centered • teaching and learning • Work-based learning • Student supports Scheduling Assignments Accountability PD/TA Student supports Vision Policies Tools Resources Coaches Site District

  21. Leadership Support WORKSHEET • Work individually first to identify 2 areas going pretty well and two...not so much • Complete your worksheet for those 4 • Be ready to share

  22. Getting Started

  23. Resources • Integrated Curriculum Design Manual http://www.ConnectEdCalifornia.org • George Lucas Education Foundation http://www.edutopia.org • Buck Institute of Education http://www.bie.org • What Kids Can Do http://www.whatkidscando.org • Adria Steinberg’s Real Learning, Real Work and Schooling for the Real World: The Essential Guide to Rigor and Relevant Learning

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