Staff Development Guide for the Parallel Curriculum

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Pub. Date: 2009-08-25
Publisher(s): Corwin Pr
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Summary

'This guide provides clear, intelligent support for teachers and administrators to explore the possibilities that the Parallel Curriculum Model brings to educators and students, and to translate those possibilities into action in the classroom'-Carol Ann Tomlinson, William Clay Parish Jr. Professor of EducationUniversity of Virginia'In my experience teaching graduate students about the Parallel Curriculum Model, I am always looking for a variety of ways to expose them to the intent of each parallel. This guide is an invaluable resource in helping us talk about and practice the model. The varied examples and practical lessons offer fantastic building blocks to use in my work with teachers!'-Jennifer Beasley, Educational Consultant, University of VirginiaComplementing the best-selling second edition of The Parallel Curriculum, this all-inclusive facilitator's guide is an indispensable resource for anyone planning, designing, or conducting curriculum development training on the Parallel Curriculum Model.This easy-to-use workbook offers step-by-step instructions aligned with the content of the core book. Staff developers will learn how to support training sessions to help educators design and implement curriculum along four parallels. Ideal for facilitating book study groups, seminars, and professional development events, the book provides:- A complete training program of 53 workshops, including 12 workshops per curriculum parallel- Scripts, agendas, activities, sample classroom scenarios, handouts, and transparencies- Tools, resources, and strategies for designing curriculum across the four parallelsStaff Development Guide for the Parallel Curriculum is an essential handbook for leading professional training that results in enhanced teacher expertise and a multidimensional, high-quality curriculum that challenges all learners.

Table of Contents

About the Authors
Introduction
Facilitation Guide Objectives
Components
Organizational Suggestions
Feedback
Introducing the Parallel Curriculum Model
Introduction to the Parallel Curriculum Model
The Role of Concepts and Principles in the Parallel Curriculum Model
The Core Curriculum Parallel
The Core Curriculum Parallel
Content Component of a Core Curriculum Unit
Assessment Component of a Core Curriculum Unit
Introductory Activities Component of a Core Curriculum Unit
Teaching Strategies Component of a Core Curriculum Unit
Learning Activities Component of a Core Curriculum Unit
Grouping Practices Component of a Core Curriculum Unit
Resources Component of a Core Curriculum Unit
Products Component of a Core Curriculum Unit
Extension Activities Component of a Core Curriculum Unit
Differentiation and AID Component for the Core Curriculum Parallel
Closure Component for the Core Curriculum Parallel
The Curriculum of Connections Parallel
The Curriculum of Connections Parallel
Content Component of a Curriculum of Connections Unit
Assessment Component of a Curriculum of Connections Unit
Introductory Activities Component of a Curriculum of Connections Unit
Teaching Strategies Component of a Curriculum of Connections Unit
Learning Activities Component of a Curriculum of Connections Unit
Grouping Practices Component of a Curriculum of Connections Unit
Resource Component of a Curriculum of Connections Unit
Products Component of a Curriculum of Connections Unit
Extension Activities Component of a Curriculum of Connections Unit
Differentiation and AID Component of a Curriculum of Connections Unit
Closure Component of a Curriculum of Connections Unit
The Curriculum of Practice
The Curriculum of Practice Parallel
Content in the Curriculum of Practice Parallel
Assessment in the Curriculum of Practice Parallel
Introductory Activities in the Curriculum of Practice Parallel
Teaching Strategies in the Curriculum of Practice Parallel
Learning Activities in the Curriculum of Practice Parallel
Grouping Practices in the Curriculum of Practice Parallel
Resources in the Curriculum of Practice Parallel
Products in the Curriculum of Practice Parallel
Extensions in the Curriculum of Practice Parallel
Differentiation and AID in the Curriculum of Practice Parallel
Closure in the Curriculum of Practice Parallel
The Curriculum of Identity Parallel
The Curriculum of Identity Parallel
Content in the Curriculum of Identity Parallel
Assessment in the Curriculum of Identity Parallel
Introductory Activities in the Curriculum of Identity Parallel
eaching Strategies in the Curriculum of Identity Parallel
Learning Activities in the Curriculum of Identity Parallel
Grouping Practices in the Curriculum of Identity Parallel
Resources in the Curriculum of Identity Parallel
Products in the Curriculum of Identity Parallel
Extensions in the Curriculum of Identity Parallel
Differentiation and AID in the Curriculum of Identity Parallel
Closure in the Curriculum of Identity Parallel
Combining the Parallels
Using Multiple Parallels
More Ways to Use Multiple Parallels
Using the Parallel Curriculum Model
Resources
References
Index
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