http://edu6500.edublogs.org Concordia University Wed, 24 Jan 2007 17:08:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Briefly tell us about your Research Project.  Why did you choose this topic?  Are there any research resources which you would recommend to the class? http://edu6500.edublogs.org/2007/01/20/research-project/ What is your school's curriculum development process?  Talk to your district Curriculum Development Coordinator or a fellow teacher who has served on curriculum committees. http://edu6500.edublogs.org/2007/01/20/curriculum-development-process/ From Class Discussion  Definition – Everything that you teach that is not written down somewhere.  Everything that happens to the student within the school.  Actions speak louder than words. Examples 1.      Respect 2.      Teachers handing back papers. 3.      Bathroom, hallways – socialization 4.      Life experiences of students outside of school 5.      Empathy 6.      Organization 7.      Asking questions 8.      Bullying 9.      Different ... http://edu6500.edublogs.org/2007/01/20/hidden-curriculum/ After a small group discussion, our class came up with the following definition of curriculum: Definition of Curriculum 1.  what you teach, why, when, how 2.  theme teaching 3.  content, standards, materials, experience 4.  implementation of content using assessment to achieve objectives and goals Read the following pages in your book: 1.  Curr. Plan – page 7-9, ... http://edu6500.edublogs.org/2007/01/14/definition-of-curriculum/ Brainstorm of current educational issues which involve curriculum.   Choose 4 issues which are a priority in your school.  Tell why. http://edu6500.edublogs.org/2007/01/10/educational-issues-and-curriculum/ For our first posting, think about the following questions:  What does it mean to be an “educated” person as opposed to a “schooled” person? What type of curriculum would produce an “educated” person? Discuss this with your partner and respond to this posting.  Read the postings of the other group members when you ... http://edu6500.edublogs.org/2007/01/10/an-educated-person-2/