Monday, September 20, 2010

Finding Your Curriculum Standards:

NWEA Reports

Curriculum 4 Schools -Math, Social Studies and Religion

Indiana Standards - English and Science

Technology Standards-(2007 standards link)

Other Standards - Other subjects not listed above

Sunday, September 19, 2010

The IPARDC Process Reviewed:

Setting the Context

1. Identify instructional goals
2. Develop essential questions
3. Determine assessments


Investigation
1. Identify the “community to serve”
2. Assess community needs
3. Select community need
4. Research issue
5. Weaving in reflection
6. Assess progress
Action
1. Implement action plan
2. Weaving in reflection
3. Assess progress

Planning
1. Preparation
2. Develop an action plan
3. Integrate instruction
4. Weaving in reflection
5. Assess progress
Reflection
1. Connect classroom learning with learning from service
2. Question assumptions
3. Develop deeper understanding of their roles as citizens
4. Improve problemsolving
Demonstration/ Celebration
1. Demonstrate impact on community
2. Demonstrate impact on self
3. Celebrate accomplishments