The purpose of this assignment is to understand a method of curriculum development through an interview with the Curriculum Specialist in a school district.
Assignment includes: Interview a Curriculum Specialist, Coordinator or Director in a school district, using this assignment to guide questions. Write a 5 page paper (not counting the title page),
to summarize the interview and your reflections.
Include a Title page and page header using APA format.
In the introduction provide a brief background of the demographics of the district and identify by position the Curriculum leader being interviewed.
Summarize the district's Curriculum Adoption and Development process by addressing the following interview questions:
1- who determines what curriculum is used?
2- what are the considerations or basis for the design of the curriculum used?
3-what is the district's curriculum adoption process?
4- how is the curriculum document communicated to the teachers who use it?
Reflect on the Curriculum Adoption and Development process, addressing the following reflective questions:
1- What would be the positive aspects of this curriculum adoption and development process?
2- What would be the issues/concerns with this curriculum adoption and process? 3- How is literacy and numeracy addressed in the curriculum documents?
In summary, reflect on your own experience related to the interview. Consider the following questions:
1- Have you ever had a transformational experience with regard to curriculum?
2- How did you view curriculum when you first entered the profession, and how do you view it now?