Module 2

Why do we need to consider curriculum?
We need to consider curriculum in all aspects of teaching. Curriculum needs to be standards based and proven effective by the appropriate data. Programs in curriculum need to work effectively and so do the interventions in the curriculum.

What model of curriculum do you feel best fits your current role? What model are you most attracted to? What would be your preference?
The curriculum that fits my current role the best is the correlated and fused curriculum because we work to combine information across content areas. I really like this model but I would like to move more towards the modern curriculum to help create more inquisitive students. I would love to combine all three of these models and create the super curriculum that would encourage students to learn and to want to learn and would combine all curriculums and create a collaborative environment for teachers and students

Wiggins talks about the need for a “modern” curriculum - what could this look like? Do you buy that we need a new approach to curriculum? Why or why not?
I really like the idea of the “modern” curriculum. The idea that the curriculum would be based on questions is wonderful. The modern curriculum reminds me of the Montessori Method how the teachers provide information or opportunities to get the students thinking and asking questions and the students learn at their level about what interests them. I love the quote, “To put students in the habit of thoughtful inquiry.” (p 47) To teach students how to want to learn and to be in the “habit of thoughtful inquiry” would be amazing. Students would want to learn more and would strive to be life long learners.
I think it would be very hard to move to a new approach to curriculum. It would be a great to try and move towards. Anything that would help students want to learn and be excited to learn is a great approach to learning.