CURRICULUM INTEGRATION TO PROMOTE

STUDENTS OUTCOME

Sebrina Smellie

College Of Education, Grand Canyon University

Strengthening Curricular Programs To Promote Continuous

School Improvement- EAD:520-0500
 
Professor Chris Wood

March 18, 2023

NEW RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL

 Second largest 6th to 8th in Broward, Florida

 Public – Title One School

 Predominantly Hispanics

 Population of over 1500 students and 92 teachers

 CURRICULUM INTEGRATION

 Is combining more than two disciplines when teaching a

curriculum.
 An integrated approach to curriculum planning, instruction,
and evaluation in K–12 schools purposely integrates a range
of disciplinary areas toward a common understanding.
 Integrating ideas, content (the facts or substantive
knowledge), and competencies (or abilities) produced in a
topic are all parts of CI.
 OBJECTIVES

 Educating Others About The Value of Unit Planning

 Fostering differentiated learning and incorporating

technology with school vision and objectives

 Raising awareness of high standards and expectations

Alignment

 Maintaining Cultural Inclusion

 IMPORTANCE OF UNIT PLANNING

 Less Dependent on Certain Resources

 Wise Investment of your Time

 Collaboration

 Organization

 Build problem skills

 DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION AND
TECHNOLOGICAL STRATEGIES

Students’ data and achievement

Student interest, learning style and cultural
background
Planning is Structured
Long-term planning
 Varied levels of students work
Student-centered learning
 HOW TO MAKE SURE THE IMPLEMENTED CURRICULUM
IS DELIVERED WITHOUT CULTURAL BIAS

Creating an Anti-Bias Learning Environment

Involving all parents and other stakeholders
Satisfactory classroom atmosphere
Social Compact created by students
Encouraging project based and discovery learning
 INCORPORATING TECHNOLOGY

Technology can be used for the following ways:

 Practice and Problem-Solving
 Analysis and building fluency
 Exploration
 Social media/discussions
 Making Associations and Connections
 Videos, graphs, learning tools and games
 SETTING HIGH EXPECTATIONS WHILE BEING
ALIGNED WITH STANDARDS
 A balanced and consistent curriculum.
 Make a secure learning space that encourages learning new things.
 Implement standards-based learning objectives.
 Encourage attainable learning opportunities.
 Group work
MISSION AND VISION OF NEW RIVER MIDDLE
SCHOOL

Its vision is to that every

teacher build relationship
before rigorous instructional
delivery.
 REFERENCES

MCMULLEN, A., et..al, M. (2018). STRENGTH TRAINING: Differentiation gives students and faculty a
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