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SCED 3311 - Curriculum Planning in Secondary Schools - Samples

Critical Thinking Curriclum Model Overview (PPT File - 500k)
The Critical Thinking Curriculum Model (CTCM) is a multidisciplinary approach designed to encompass computer technology, a current real world issue, and effective learning and teaching practices.

Notes on Constructivism
The constructivist approach allows for experiences by the learner in order to address misconceptions and develop proper conceptual connections. (Rutherford and Algren, 1990). This instructional strategy allows the student to spend time exploring and explaining the process, with time for reflection and numerous experiences upon which to synthesize information.

Critical Issues Forum Web Site
The Critical Issues Forum (CIF) was established to give students and teachers the opportunity to address issues and circumstances in a real world context.

Backwards Planning Model
Graphic of the Backward planning approach to curriclulum development.

Multidisciplinary Domains
Graphic of the Scientific, Political, Economic and Social/Cultural domains.

Scoring of Rubrics
Graphic of the method used to score rubrics.

Guiding Ideas

  • Learning is the Responsibility of the Learner

  • Less is More

  • Go Slow to Go Fast

  • Keep It Simple Simon (KISS Principle)

  • Question the Answers, not Answer the Question

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