ALCA Members PLC Domains Data Standards Map Plan Curriculum Assessment Strategies

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1.04 Overview of Curriculum Design Sequence" pp. 29-35

With a "systems approach" to curriculum design in mind, we are ready to think about a logical, step-by-step implementation sequence that will include all of the elements discussed in the last task.

Once again, keep in mind that this comprehensive set of steps for designing and implementing rigorous curricular units of study represents the big picture, process that cannot be accomplished overnight or even in a year. Rather, it is a carefully constructed road map with designated milestones to reach over time—a marathon, not a sprint.

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Building a Curricular Foundation Referring to the "Building Foundation" table, select one of the five steps and discuss any concerns (or lack of clarity) one might have in implementing the RCD Step in the corresponding Seven Steps Forward task(s) as it is described. Please respond to at least two other posts in this topic.	3	0
Design Curricular Units Referring to the "Design Curricular Units" table, select one of the five steps and discuss any concerns (or lack of clarity) one might have in implementing the RCD Step in the corresponding Seven Steps Forward task(s) as it is described. Please respond to at least two other posts in this topic.	2	0
Evaluating RCD Practices If a professional rubric could be developed to guide teachers in developing and implementing units of study, discuss how feasible it would be for district administration to use it as an evaluation tool. Note: We are exploring options for incorporating this functionality in Arch v.5 in a peer-based model. Please respond to at least two other posts in this topic.	1	0
Implement Units of Study Referring to the "Implement Units of Study" table, select one of the five steps and discuss any concerns (or lack of clarity) one might have in implementing the RCD Step in the corresponding Seven Steps Forward task(s) as it is described. Please respond to at least two other posts in this topic.	1	0

1.04 Discussions

Rigorous Curriculum Design

Unit 2 Activities

Unit 1 Activities

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Unit of Study