Curriculum Integration to Promote Student
Outcomes
SUBMIT ASSIGNMENT
Kevin Chang
Master of Education in Leadership
Grand Canyon University EAD 520:
Strengthening Curricular Programs to Promote Continuous
School Improvement
Dr. Mike Sollitto
September 21, 2022
Importance of Unit Planning
Curates and efficient structure on “A unit plan sets out your goals
how students will achieve and pacing for specific “slices” of
learning. the school year. It is a plan that
● Objective - Why do we teach? sets out your learning goals into a
● Content - What do we teach? coherent set of lessons”.
● Method - How should we teach?
● Assessment - Did students learn? (University of British Columbia, 2018).
High Expectations and Standard Alignment
Why should we set high
expectations for students?
● Set realistic and achievable goals
● Cultivate a growth mindset
● Get comfortable being uncomfortable
● Create healthy competitions
● Push limits and boundaries
High Expectations and Standard Alignment CONT.
What happens when we align the
standards schoolwide?
● Holds teachers accountable
● Provides consistency for students,
hence setting them up for success
● Sets measurable goals
● Builds structure and system
● Creates effective curriculum to reflect
modern educatiob
Differentiated Instruction
What are the benefits? What type of learners do I have in
my class?
● Meet students’ learning styles
● Reinforce the concept in various ● Visual learners
manners ● Auditory learners
● Accommodates 504 & IEP Plans ● Verbal learners
● Keep students engaged ● Kinesthetic learners
● Musical learners.
“Compared to teaching methods in the past, today in many schools a number of interactive methods such
as: active learning, class discussion, group work, issuing required instructions are used.” (Ismajli, 2018).
Technology
How can we integrate
technologies in our classrooms? “Technology can assist with active
learning sessions in the classroom to
● Google Classroom
increase student engagement with a
● Kahoot
subject and provide immediate and
● Game Learning
meaningful feedback, and it can be
● FlipGrid
used to either clarify new concepts or
● 3D Printing
review previously taught material”.
● Virtual Reality
● Interactive Smart Boards (Eiland, 2019)
Ensuring Cultural Inclusiveness
How do we provide a non-
culturally biased curriculum?
● Embrace and celebrate diversity
● Explore important scholars from
marginalized communities.
● Utilize teamwork and cooperative
learning strategies.
● Become culturally aware!
Incorporating School Vision and Goals
School Vision School Mission
Our community shares a common belief Our students, staff, and community, are
system and vision of H.O.N.O.R. We believe dedicated to a program of academic excellence.
that all students are gifted and talented, all A staff of professional, caring educators
students have futures, and we teach to provides the opportunity for all students to
realize their full potential as well rounded,
students’ abilities rather than their
capable, and productive members of society.
disabilities.
Thoughtful classrooms and student-centered
Honesty, Ownership, Never Give-Up, Open- instruction place an emphasis on the cultivation
Hearted, Respect of High self-esteem and self-discipline.
Incorporating School Vision and Goals CONT.
Example. How can I teach H.O.N.O.R. in our classes (i.e. Music)?
● Honesty - Act with integrity and be a person someone can look up to.
● Ownership - Did you forget to practice? Own your actions.
● Never Give Up - You will play wrong notes and make mistakes. Keep going.
● Open Hearted - Welcome the new 7th grade members with smile and positiveness!
● Respect: Respect your instruments and take care of them.
Resources
AIS. (n.d.) School Mission and Vision Statement. https://www.alvaradoschool.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?
uREC_ID=231068&type=d&pREC_ID=527397/
Eiland, L. S., & Todd, T. J. (2019). Considerations When Incorporating Technology Into Classroom and Experiential Teaching.
https://doi.org/10.5863/1551-6776-24.4.270
Ismajli, Hatixhe (2018). Differentiated Instruction: Understanding and Applying Interactive Strategies to Meet the Needs of all the
Students. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1183415.pdf
University of British Columbia. (2018). Unit Planning https://blogs.ubc.ca/lled3602015/files/2015/08/Unit-Planning.pdf
