{"id":7233,"date":"2022-08-29T14:34:22","date_gmt":"2022-08-29T20:34:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arpdc.ab.ca\/?p=534"},"modified":"2022-08-29T14:34:22","modified_gmt":"2022-08-29T20:34:22","slug":"top-5-tips-for-curriculum-implementation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aplc.ca\/fr\/top-5-tips-for-curriculum-implementation\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Tips for Curriculum Implementation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thanks to some quality feedback on a recent session of mine, I created a <\/span>Top 5 Tips for Curriculum Implementation for Teachers and Administrators <\/span><\/i>in hopes that this might ease the stress just a little.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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Tip One<\/b>
<\/span>Teachers are responsible for the HOW.<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We get the WHY (<\/span>Ministerial Order<\/span><\/i><\/a>,<\/span><\/i> The Guiding Framework<\/span><\/i><\/a>) and the WHAT (<\/span>subject area curriculum<\/span><\/a>) from <\/span>Alberta Education<\/span><\/i>. The HOW remains the teacher’s responsibility, as outlined in the <\/span>Teacher Quality Standard<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Teaching Quality Standard<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quality teaching occurs when the teacher\u2019s ongoing analysis of the context, and the teacher\u2019s decisions about which pedagogical knowledge and abilities to apply, result in optimum learning for all students.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is explained in greater detail as we examine the competencies and indicators that support the standard. <\/span>Teachers<\/span><\/i> are responsible for planning, instruction, and assessment so that we are meeting the learning needs of every student. <\/span>Teachers<\/span><\/i> create and sustain inclusive learning environments. And <\/span>teachers<\/span><\/i> develop and apply foundational knowledge about First Nations, M\u00e9tis, and Inuit to benefit all students. In other words, <\/span>it is up to teachers<\/i><\/b> to interpret the WHY and the WHAT into meaningful learning opportunities for the students they serve.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip Two<\/b>
<\/span>Ground yourself in quality instruction.<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Take a moment to reflect upon the lessons or units you have done with your students that created that delightful hum of learning in your classroom. Which activities naturally encourage engagement by all students? Which lessons started with strengths and built new ideas from there? <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

These quality instructional practices will likely find a place within the new curriculum outcomes. While you are reading through each subject area, start thinking about where these quality teaching lessons or classroom structures (such as math warm-ups, morning messages, daily read-alouds, and\/or teaching games for understanding in physical education \u2013 to name a few) might align and support the new outcomes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip Three<\/b>
<\/span>KUSPs must be attached to the outcome. <\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n
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KUSPs move together<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

As you move into your planning, please remember that the <\/span>K<\/b>nowledge, <\/span>U<\/b>nderstanding, and <\/span>S<\/b>kills & <\/span>P<\/b>rocedures must remain attached to the learning outcome. Teachers are obviously welcome to move around learning outcomes\/KUSPs as they plan cross-curricular learning activities or iterative subject outcomes mapping; we just need to remember that they travel as a unit. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may want to think of it this way: Any of the Skills & Procedures can be invited over to hang with a different group of KUSPs, but they must always be chaperoned by the learning outcome. This ensures that the context offered by the outcome is not lost when we are looking at one particular part of the KUSPs. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip Four<\/b>
<\/span>Remember it is a YEAR LONG process <\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There is ZERO need or expectation that teachers and administrators have this all figured out in the first month. While the space of uncertainty or the unknown is often uncomfortable for most of us to occupy, going <\/span>slowly<\/i><\/b> so we can fully understand the curriculum, engage in collaborative conversations with our colleagues to help align expectations, and maintain quality instruction at the forefront of our work is essential for successful implementation. Take your time. Exhale.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip Five<\/b>
<\/span>Don\u2019t panic; you\u2019ve got this. <\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This tip is directly connected to the tip that started this list; teachers are responsible for the HOW. We have the collective professional efficacy to achieve successful curriculum implementation. Period. Trust in your abilities as a professional. Surround yourself with positive, supportive colleagues. And remember to reach out and ask for help when you need it. The educators that work at your local consortia office are ready to support you with whatever you need. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BONUS Tip for Administrators (and teachers too).<\/b>
<\/span>The minutes of instruction HAVE NOT changed. <\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Minimum hours of instruction and time allocations are outlined in the <\/span>Guide to Education<\/span><\/a>. Recommended time allocations for elementary students are offered in percentages. Daily physical activity (DPA) continues to be an expectation for 30 minutes each day. As such, your daily schedule may not look much different next year (depending primarily on how you have decided to schedule\/assign Physical Education and Wellness). <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Percentage of Time<\/b><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/td>English Language Arts and Literature<\/td>Math\u00e9matiques<\/td>Physical Education and Wellness*<\/td><\/tr>
Grade 1 -2<\/td>30<\/td>15<\/td>10<\/td><\/tr>
Grade 3 – 6<\/td>25<\/td>15<\/td>10<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
*In the guide this is captured under Health and Life Skills in Physical Education<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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