Practicum and the Curriculum


This assignment will be completed in conjunction with your Practicum placement. All materials will be returned to you (e.g., school or district curriculum, if you need to return it to your cooperating teacher).

  1. Include your name, the school or school district, and curriculum level.
  2. Provide an overview/synopsis of the curriculum as if you were going to present it to an interested group of parents - like writing your speech. Capture the focus - think about what is most important and why......... (20)
  3. How is the curriculum the same as you experienced when you were in school at that age? Be specific........ (10)
  4. How is the curriculum different than what you experienced when you were in school at that age? Be specific......... (20)
  5. What do you think is missing from the curriculum and what would you add? Open your mind..........(30)
  6. Do you see evidence that the NJCCCS (now, NJSLS) are being identified and addressed in this curriculum? Please identify where and how they are recognized. (10)
  7. Is there a mission statement, goals, or philosophy connected to the curriculum? If so, present and discuss it. If not, construct one based on what you have seen in their curriculum.  (10)
Points: 100
Due: Oct 13