Introduction to Mapping

What is Curriculum Mapping

• Process that helps teachers keep track of what is actually taught throughout the year.

Purposes/Benefits of mapping

PURPOSES*aligning instruction to the

written standards; * developing integrated

curriculum units; * providing a baseline for the

curriculum review and renewal process;

* identifying staff development needs; and

* most important, providing communication among teachers.

Benefits *improving the learning needs

of all students

*correlating community-based outings with upcoming curriculum-based content

* using alternative assessments.

* improved communication among all teachers in the school (Koppang)

Types of Maps annual/monthly/unit

Annual Maps- Organized by months or marking periods Provide overview of curriculum:- Lists topics by subjects- Can include concepts,skills and assessmentsSample:Curriculum Map

Unit/Monthly Maps- Organized by monthly or weekly unitsIncludes: -Essential questions-Concepts-Standard based skills-Assessments and resourcesSample :http://www.education.ky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/elb2ljp5yutt5u2wxstjwymt2im3sj2nnhvya2jwv7ckhcx3fz3u2b55kqyuvfijs4eihudjqkt5dr2e2bpu6oxr34d/LewisCoIntMap_science.doc

Mapping Process

Map major units and conceptsto p ics co vere d d urin g th e m o n th

Identify and M ap Skillsa b ilitie s an d p ro ce sse s to d ev lo p co nce pt

Map assessmentsp ro du cts an d p e rfo rm a nce o f stu de n ts

S u b je ct

Map Units

• Content is the essential concepts and topics covered during a month.

Examples: Cultural diversity, water cycle, Hamlet, local government systems, bicycle safety.

Map Skills

• Skills are key abilities and processes students will develop related to specific content.

• Examples: reading a map, writing a play, analyzing non-fiction text, and writing persuasive essays, matching words and pictures.

Essential Questions

Essential Questions focus a broad topic of study

Essential Questions challenge students to solve problems, synthesize information, and ask questions. They address “why” or “how” rather than only “what”.

They focus on the application of knowledge rather than the acquisition of it.

Examples:

Which is more

important, water or

air?

Should children be allowed to

ride a bike without a helmet?

What if Shakespeare were a woman?

Map Assessments

• Assessments are the products or performances that demonstrate student learning.

• Each content – skill strand on a curriculum map should have a corresponding assessment

• Examples: web page, bicycle safety brochure, research paper, puppet show, board game,

PowerPoint presentation

Aligning to State Standards

• Each concept and skill should meet the state standard for that area.

• Concepts and skills should be grade level appropriate

• State StandardsState Board of Education: Academic Standards

Critical Inquiry Questions-

» Are we teaching what is tested?» Are we teaching the topic the way it is

to be tested?» Is there an area that we need to teach

more?» Are there any gaps in the curriculum?-

Standards not met, prerequiste skills not learn

Curriculum MappingContinuous Process- takes time

Need to rewrite and revise

curriculum

Need to Integrate Information

Skills into Curriculum

Need to create

Authentic

Assessments