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EDUCATION 407-5

GROUP E4..00: SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM: IMPLEMENTATION

Spring Semester

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Instructor: Wanda Cassidy

First Meeting:

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MPX 7504

January 18/88

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Phone: 291-4484

4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Vancouver Teachers Center

OBJECTIVE:

The course is designed to assist Vancouver teachers to more effectively implement the

new grade 6 and 7 social studies curriculum.

OUTCOME:

Each teacher enrolled in the course will design a curriculum unit on either the

"problem solving" or "decision making" aspect of the social studies curriculum. These

materials will be implemented, assessed and modified as the course progresses.

FORMAT:

Teachers will attend 7 or 8 workshop/seminar sessions related to the implementation

process. The major component of the course is the on-site coaching in the classroom.

The first workshop session is scheduled for Monday, January 18 at 4:00 p.m. at the

Vancouver Teachers' Center.

RESTRICTIONS:

A maximum of 14 practicing teachers will be accepted into the course. Prior approval

of the instructor is mandatory.

MATERIALS:

A sourcebook of readings will be provided at a cost of $15.00.

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General Information

EDUCATION 407-5

Field Based In-Service: Theory and Practice of Implementation

Calendar Description: (EDUC

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for practicing teachers to implement new

curriculum or instructional techniques in their own classroom."

Grading: ?

Pass/Withdraw

EDUC

407-5

provides a structure for teachers to use their own classrooms as the setting

for systematically implementing new curriculum or instructional techniques. The course

includes the following components: instruction in the theory and practice of

implementation; classroom work; and seminars.

a)

Theory and Practice of Implementation: This component allows teachers to

systematically study theories, issues and practices in school based implementation and

planned change. (10 - 20 hours)

b)

Classroom Work: This component recognizes that feedback, coaching,

consultation and other aspects of on-site supervision are important features of successful

implementation. EDUC

407-5

includes visits by a trained supervisor for observation,

feedback and coaching. (approximately 30 hours)

c)

Seminars: This component provides a forum for teachers to learn from one

another. The seminar is scheduled on a regular basis to monitor progress, discuss

concerns and solve implementation problems. (10 - 20 hours)

Related Coursework: EDUC

407-5

emphasizes the process of implementation and

encourages teachers to identify relevant content unique to their professional needs. A

fourth component, usually recent or concurrent education coursework, provides the

academic and professional background on which to base the implementation projects.

Note: This course is normally scheduled during the Spring Semester (January - April).

The content for implementation will vary depending on available faculty personnel.