Curriculum Mapping 101

Curriculum Mapping 101 – Gurnee,
IL with Dr. Susan Udelhofen

Why should we do mapping?

• Allows for conversation between
  teachers 
  
  
  
• Is a “professional”
  thing to do – gives credibility and value to our work 
  
  
  
• Helps find gaps ad redundancies in
  the curriculum 
  
  
  
• Is a communication tool in school and in community
  

Research that supports.  Looked at mentoring, professional
development and school improvement plans; 4 common goals.

• Collaboration
  
  
  
• Reflection 
  
  
  
• Shared vision for professional.
  
  
  
• Focus on student learning
  
  

Major change in idea of how to "do" school

• Curriculum is not an individual
  thing – close my door and teach 
  
  
  
• Maps become public 
  
  
  
• Curriculum is not finished – put on the shelf waiting
  for the next revision;Revision is on-going and dynamic
  

What is curriculum mapping? List:

• Content
  
  
  
• Skills
  
  
  • Assessed, observed and described
    
    
  • Using action verbs
    
    
  • Not an activity – find the skills within the activity
    
  • Assessment
    
    
    • Every skill should be assessed, but doesn’t have to
      be assessed individually
      
    • Needs to be tangible – observations should be written
      
      
    • Standards
      
      
    • Essential questions
      
      • Not recommended if you don’t already do them.
        
        
        

Two types of maps

• Projected – think about the year in advance
  
  
• Journal/diary – record what happened at the end of the
  month
  
  

Mapping Process

• Complete individual maps - Every teacher needs to complete
  their own map – not a collaboration
  
  
• Review groups of maps – above and below your level
  
  
• Share reviews with colleagues
  
  
• In a large group, share reviews.
  
  
• Develop an action plan – some can be easy immediate
  changes, others may need research
  
  
• Implement the action plan
  
  
  

The magic of mapping is when the review and sharing happens. It isn’t a personal curriculum anymore. Change happens -  Enthusiasm is contagious - Teachers are collaborating, reflecting,
creating a shared vision and focusing on students