Reflections+Chapters+1-3

=Reflections on Chapters 1-3=


 * Map that we use to teach geography is outdated (what else is outdated)
 * All students should be taught the same curriculum
 * Too much creativty is dangerous
 * We are restricted by what we know and what we are able to do (restraints or obstacles)
 * Three questions for changing content
 * What content should be cut
 * What content should be kept
 * What content should be created
 * Curriculum Mapping Software
 * So where do we start?
 * The myths-we're better of if we think alike and not too much...
 * Integrating curriculum (complete/comprehensive)
 * Integration done with a small group and share with the larger
 * Complexity of the content is developmentally matched to the age and stage of the learner (developmentally appropriate curriculum)
 * Geography should be a snapshot unit
 * Stop, reflect, and make intelligent choices and use backwards design by beginning with the end in mind (focus on end results)
 * Challenge is to meet the needs of our learners to a world that is changing rapidly
 * The concept of what a school is does not need reform, it needs new forms.
 * You have to have a willingness to learn and a teacher who uses 21st century skills
 * 21st century curriculum is about going deeper (meaningful and useful to students)
 * Student need to know what the "end"
 * Some educators prefer rote memorization whereas others prefer critical thinking