Curriculum Design Project Criteria Check-List

Curriculum plan shows evidence that it:

            is thematic and conceptually-based and organized according to “Principles of Theory into Practice.”

            reflects “Domain 1: Planning and Preparation.”

            has a written daily lesson plan for each lesson in your thematic curriculum “unit.”

            shows evidence of preparation for teaching by following the assessment expectations from Domain 2 & 3.

            is interdisciplinary.

            is transformative in its multicultural approach (for example, see texts by Banks and Vavrus).

            identifies all appropriate EALRs (actual EALRs numbers followed by brief label).

            is developmentally appropriate (assume that a pre-assessment revealed that none of the students had knowledge of the concepts you identified for this project).

            is student-centered and engaging and identifies specific instructional approaches from Teaching the Best Practice Way.

            incorporates computer technology in at least one lesson that enhances instruction.

            includes a group-designed 4-10 minute instructional video segment that helps teach a concept that is critical to the content of your curriculum (note: must be included in the lesson that you present to the program).

            is based on a search of subject-matter sources that correspond with your endorsement area and the EALRs; these include a review of curriculum resources in print and in the community and ideas/sources from experienced teachers (bibliography included with asterisks [*] next to sources that you actually use).

has an assessment plan based on Stiggins' text that includes (a) a rubric, (b) selected responses, and (c) one other of your choice. 

______has a scoring criteria explanation/rationale that accompanies each assessment.

            has a lesson plan for presentation to distribute to the whole program.

            is posted on the web, includes links to resources that can support your lessons, and is linked to your individual web site.

            includes a reflection about the group processes that corresponds with your professional knowledge about collaboration and collegiality.