Society

& Culture
Subject Matter, Learner-Based and Society & Culture

Learner-Based
Subject Matter
Curriculum Designs Ranked Based on Various Characteristics in
the Planning, Implementation, and Assessments Stages.

* = Somewhat ** = Very much so *** = Always

Curriculum is planned in advance *** * *

Curriculum is planned cooperatively with students ** ***
Curriculum is flexible *** **
Planning

Considers what you want students to know *** * *

Involves constructive alignment of outcomes, activities and assessments * *** **
Subject matter is selected by instructors *** * **
Based on knowledge of learners needs and interests * *** **
Provides students with a voice in their education *** **
Considers cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains * **

Curriculum focuses on content *** * *

Knowledge is transmitted as subjects *** * *
Active or activity-based learning *** **
Uses peer collaboration ** ***
Explores a learners life outside of the classroom * ***
Implementation

Involves experiential learning * ***

Students choose their learning activities *** **
Expectations are set and communicated * ** **
Students are engaged in the curriculum * ** ***
Interests are socially derived * * ***
Culture and community are incorporated * ***
Attitudes, values and beliefs are considered * ** ***
Connects the classroom with the community * ***
Group work and collaboration * ***
Learning is initiated with a driving question * * ***
Motivates students by giving them control over their learning *** **

Considers fair and manageable assessments for students * *** **

Interpersonal skills are developed and assessed ** **
Transferable skills are developed and assessed ** ***
Evidence-based assessments *** ** **
Assessment

Assessments are meaningful and authentic * ** ***

Reflection is encouraged *** **
Assessments focus on student efforts and outcomes *** **
Assessments are performance-based *** * *
A predetermined uniform standard is set *** * *
Students are assessed on their problem-solving skills ** ** ***
Knowledge retention is tested ***
Progress is measured to the extent the student learned the subject *** * *