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Knowledge is of two kinds.
We know a subject ourselves,
or we know where we can find information.
—Samuel Johnson
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Curriculum Mapping Handouts |
Create Quality Written Maps
Curriculum Mapping PowerPoint Presentations
Curriculum Mapping DVD |
got maps? T-shirts
Curriculum Mapping Materials |
Curriculum Mapping Needs Survey
Please download any of the
following resources to aid in your learning organization’s curriculum
mapping initiative. You have my permission to utilize these resources
for any number of educators with the express understanding that my
name and contact information remains on reproduced copies.
Curriculum Mapping Handouts
(Updated
1/7/08)
Creating Quality Written Maps: Reminder Sheets
The definition of a quality written
map is: a map wherein map readers do not need the map writer or
writers present to correctly interpret the map's data. Since
curriculum maps are frequently accessed, read, and discussed by
teachers during curriculum reviews without the map writer or
writers present, consistency in wording, format, and
intra-alignment throughout a learning organization contributes
significantly to the quality and clarity regarding accurate map
data interpretation.
The
Recommendations for Writing Quality Maps document provides
insight into the information included in the reminder sheets. The
sheets are designed to assist a learning organization in
establishing recording norms for consistency, ease of reading, and
accuracy in interpretation without interfering with writer or
writers' autonomy regarding context. These reminder sheets focus
on the most common initial recordings in a map: Unit Name,
Content, Skills, Assessments, Standards, and Resources. The
reminder sheets may be included in curriculum mapping binders or
handouts. Some find it useful to laminate the appropriate sheet or
sheets and use them as quick-reference visuals when recording
curriculum maps.
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Curriculum Mapping DVD
This DVD presentation was originally created by a Curriculum
Mapping Cabinet to encourage their district’s teachers to embrace
newly established meeting protocols while conducting reviews. When
teachers and administrators are new to the concept and process of
writing quality maps and participating in reviews, conducting the
Initial Read-Through is a unique forum with two specific purposes.
The first is to provide specific, collaborative feedback
concerning quality wording, format, and intra-alignment clarity
when writing a map. The second is to establish a safe climate and
environment that builds or extends trust in collaborative team
meetings.
To augment the use of this DVD, please read/use
the following handouts:
Conducting An Initial Read-Through (Leadership Explanation),
Conducting An Initial Read-Through
(Team Member Directions), and Conducting An Initial Read-Through
Recording Cover Sheet.
Curriculum Mapping PowerPoint Presentations
(Updated 1/7/08)
Downloading the presentations may
take a few minutes to load due to large file size. Please retain
my citing on the first slide if using during a presentation. If modifying
the original presentation, please add a modification statement:
A Celebration PowerPoint
The following slide show was created
in conjunction with a surprise celebration by the North Grove
Elementary School Staff for their principal, Mr. Conlon. The
teachers had just completed their initial year of learning how to
write quality Diary Maps. It is not an easy process and they had
worked very hard. It was pure joy to see them having fun with the
process--and product! Thank you to North Grove Elementary School,
Indianapolis, Indiana, for allowing me to share their creativity
with mappers around the world!
NEW
got maps? T-shirts
Wearing matching shirts during
trainings or special occasions is a great team-building
opportunity for groups such as a Curriculum Mapping Cabinet,
Curriculum Mapping Councils, or school-site learning communities.
These shirts also make great celebratory gifts for teachers and
administrators who are dedicated to the mapping process!
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White Shirt/Navy Blue Lettering • Navy Blue Shirt/White Lettering
Curriculum Mapping Materials
Please visit the Curriculum Mapping Materials
page for listings that include popular
commercial mapping systems, archived e-newsletters, resource books, and informational videos.
Curriculum Mapping Needs Survey
The
Curriculum Mapping Needs Survey affords me the opportunity to
gain insight into your learning organization’s current and/or desired
curriculum mapping efforts. If you would like to fill one out,
download the template, complete it, and return it via
e-mail or
fax. I will contact you after reading your provided information.
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