Reflection

Having regular discussions about curriculum creates opportunities to get all

stakeholders involved: teachers, administration, parents and communities.
Getting input from everyone will help identify where you’re strong and what
gaps you need to address. It also gives teachers a platform over which they can
share best practices, knowledge and resources with each other.

A good curriculum also connects teachers from across grade levels and subject
areas to look at the big picture of student learning. Teachers can work together
to plan a progression of topics that build off of ones that came before and
connect across disciplines. You reinforce knowledge over time and make sure
that students are prepared for what’s coming next.

If you aren’t setting specific goals around how your students are learning, how
will you determine whether your curriculum is successful? That’s why a good
curriculum sets measurable outcomes and tracks progress throughout the year.
Teachers get a better view of what’s happening in the classrooms, students know
where they stand and parents are kept up-to-date.