Staff Development Guide for the Parallel Curriculum

Cindy A. Strickland - University of Virginia, USA
Kathy Tuchman Glass - Glass Educational Consulting
Staff Development Guide for the Parallel Curriculum
August 2009 | 192 pages | Corwin
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Watch the archived webinar!

"This guide provides clear, intelligent support for teachers and administrators to explore the possibilities that the Parallel Curriculum Model brings to educators and students, and to translate those possibilities into action in the classroom."
—Carol Ann Tomlinson, William Clay Parish Jr. Professor of Education
University of Virginia

"In my experience teaching graduate students about the Parallel Curriculum Model, I am always looking for a variety of ways to expose them to the intent of each parallel. This guide is an invaluable resource in helping us talk about and practice the model. The varied examples and practical lessons offer fantastic building blocks to use in my work with teachers!"
—Jennifer Beasley, Educational Consultant
University of Virginia

Extend the abilities of teachers and students alike with focused training on sophisticated curriculum design!

Complementing the best-selling second edition of The Parallel Curriculum, this all-inclusive facilitator's guide is an indispensable resource for anyone planning, designing, or conducting curriculum development training on the Parallel Curriculum Model.

This easy-to-use workbook offers step-by-step instructions aligned with the content of the core book. Staff developers will learn how to support training sessions to help educators design and implement curriculum along four parallels. Ideal for facilitating book study groups, seminars, and professional development events, the book provides:

  • A complete training program of 53 workshops, including 12 workshops per curriculum parallel
  • Scripts, agendas, activities, sample classroom scenarios, handouts, and transparencies
  • Tools, resources, and strategies for designing curriculum across the four parallels

Staff Development Guide for the Parallel Curriculum is an essential handbook for leading professional training that results in enhanced teacher expertise and a multidimensional, high-quality curriculum that challenges all learners.

Contents

About the Authors

About the Authors

Introduction

  • Facilitation Guide Objectives
  • Components
  • Organizational Suggestions
  • Feedback
  • 1. Introducing the Parallel Curriculum Model
  • Workshop #1: Introduction to the Parallel Curriculum Model
  • Workshop #2: The Role of Concepts and Principles in the Parallel Curriculum Model
  • 2. The Core Curriculum Parallel
  • Workshop #3: The Core Curriculum Parallel
  • Workshop #4: Content Component of a Core Curriculum Unit
  • Workshop #5: Assessment Component of a Core Curriculum Unit
  • Workshop #6: Introductory Activities Component of a Core Curriculum Unit
  • Workshop #7: Teaching Strategies Component of a Core Curriculum Unit
  • Workshop #8: Learning Activities Component of a Core Curriculum Unit
  • Workshop #9: Grouping Practices Component of a Core Curriculum Unit
  • Workshop #10: Resources Component of a Core Curriculum Unit
  • Workshop #11: Products Component of a Core Curriculum Unit
  • Workshop #12: Extension Activities Component of a Core Curriculum Unit
  • Workshop #13: Differentiation and AID Component for the Core Curriculum Parallel
  • Workshop #14: Closure Component for the Core Curriculum Parallel
  • 3. The Curriculum of Connections Parallel
  • Workshop #15: The Curriculum of Connections Parallel
  • Workshop #16: Content Component of a Curriculum of Connections Unit
  • Workshop #17: Assessment Component of a Curriculum of Connections Unit
  • Workshop #18: Introductory Activities Component of a Curriculum of Connections Unit
  • Workshop #19: Teaching Strategies Component of a Curriculum of Connections Unit
  • Workshop #20: Learning Activities Component of a Curriculum of Connections Unit
  • Workshop #21: Grouping Practices Component of a Curriculum of Connections Unit
  • Workshop #22: Resource Component of a Curriculum of Connections Unit
  • Workshop #23: Products Component of a Curriculum of Connections Unit
  • Workshop #24: Extension Activities Component of a Curriculum of Connections Unit
  • Workshop #25: Differentiation and AID Component of a Curriculum of Connections Unit
  • Workshop #26: Closure Component of a Curriculum of Connections Unit
  • 4. The Curriculum of Practice
  • Workshop #27: The Curriculum of Practice Parallel
  • Workshop #28: Content in the Curriculum of Practice Parallel
  • Workshop #29: Assessment in the Curriculum of Practice Parallel
  • Workshop #30: Introductory Activities in the Curriculum of Practice Parallel
  • Workshop #31: Teaching Strategies in the Curriculum of Practice Parallel
  • Workshop #32: Learning Activities in the Curriculum of Practice Parallel
  • Workshop #33: Grouping Practices in the Curriculum of Practice Parallel
  • Workshop #34: Resources in the Curriculum of Practice Parallel
  • Workshop #35: Products in the Curriculum of Practice Parallel
  • Workshop #36: Extensions in the Curriculum of Practice Parallel
  • Workshop #37: Differentiation and AID in the Curriculum of Practice Parallel
  • Workshop #38: Closure in the Curriculum of Practice Parallel
  • 5. The Curriculum of Identity Parallel
  • Workshop #39: The Curriculum of Identity Parallel
  • Workshop #40: Content in the Curriculum of Identity Parallel
  • Workshop #41: Assessment in the Curriculum of Identity Parallel
  • Workshop #42: Introductory Activities in the Curriculum of Identity Parallel
  • Workshop #43:Teaching Strategies in the Curriculum of Identity Parallel
  • Workshop #44: Learning Activities in the Curriculum of Identity Parallel
  • Workshop #45: Grouping Practices in the Curriculum of Identity Parallel
  • Workshop #46: Resources in the Curriculum of Identity Parallel
  • Workshop #47: Products in the Curriculum of Identity Parallel
  • Workshop #48: Extensions in the Curriculum of Identity Parallel
  • Workshop #49: Differentiation and AID in the Curriculum of Identity Parallel
  • Workshop #50: Closure in the Curriculum of Identity Parallel
  • 6. Combining the Parallels
  • Workshop #51: Using Multiple Parallels
  • Workshop #52: More Ways to Use Multiple Parallels
  • Workshop #53: Using the Parallel Curriculum Model

Resources

Resources

References

References

Index

Index

Description

Watch the archived webinar!

"This guide provides clear, intelligent support for teachers and administrators to explore the possibilities that the Parallel Curriculum Model brings to educators and students, and to translate those possibilities into action in the classroom."
—Carol Ann Tomlinson, William Clay Parish Jr. Professor of Education
University of Virginia

"In my experience teaching graduate students about the Parallel Curriculum Model, I am always looking for a variety of ways to expose them to the intent of each parallel. This guide is an invaluable resource in helping us talk about and practice the model. The varied examples and practical lessons offer fantastic building blocks to use in my work with teachers!"
—Jennifer Beasley, Educational Consultant
University of Virginia

Extend the abilities of teachers and students alike with focused training on sophisticated curriculum design!

Complementing the best-selling second edition of The Parallel Curriculum, this all-inclusive facilitator's guide is an indispensable resource for anyone planning, designing, or conducting curriculum development training on the Parallel Curriculum Model.

This easy-to-use workbook offers step-by-step instructions aligned with the content of the core book. Staff developers will learn how to support training sessions to help educators design and implement curriculum along four parallels. Ideal for facilitating book study groups, seminars, and professional development events, the book provides:

  • A complete training program of 53 workshops, including 12 workshops per curriculum parallel
  • Scripts, agendas, activities, sample classroom scenarios, handouts, and transparencies
  • Tools, resources, and strategies for designing curriculum across the four parallels

Staff Development Guide for the Parallel Curriculum is an essential handbook for leading professional training that results in enhanced teacher expertise and a multidimensional, high-quality curriculum that challenges all learners.

Contents

About the Authors

About the Authors

Introduction

  • Facilitation Guide Objectives
  • Components
  • Organizational Suggestions
  • Feedback
  • 1. Introducing the Parallel Curriculum Model
  • Workshop #1: Introduction to the Parallel Curriculum Model
  • Workshop #2: The Role of Concepts and Principles in the Parallel Curriculum Model
  • 2. The Core Curriculum Parallel
  • Workshop #3: The Core Curriculum Parallel
  • Workshop #4: Content Component of a Core Curriculum Unit
  • Workshop #5: Assessment Component of a Core Curriculum Unit
  • Workshop #6: Introductory Activities Component of a Core Curriculum Unit
  • Workshop #7: Teaching Strategies Component of a Core Curriculum Unit
  • Workshop #8: Learning Activities Component of a Core Curriculum Unit
  • Workshop #9: Grouping Practices Component of a Core Curriculum Unit
  • Workshop #10: Resources Component of a Core Curriculum Unit
  • Workshop #11: Products Component of a Core Curriculum Unit
  • Workshop #12: Extension Activities Component of a Core Curriculum Unit
  • Workshop #13: Differentiation and AID Component for the Core Curriculum Parallel
  • Workshop #14: Closure Component for the Core Curriculum Parallel
  • 3. The Curriculum of Connections Parallel
  • Workshop #15: The Curriculum of Connections Parallel
  • Workshop #16: Content Component of a Curriculum of Connections Unit
  • Workshop #17: Assessment Component of a Curriculum of Connections Unit
  • Workshop #18: Introductory Activities Component of a Curriculum of Connections Unit
  • Workshop #19: Teaching Strategies Component of a Curriculum of Connections Unit
  • Workshop #20: Learning Activities Component of a Curriculum of Connections Unit
  • Workshop #21: Grouping Practices Component of a Curriculum of Connections Unit
  • Workshop #22: Resource Component of a Curriculum of Connections Unit
  • Workshop #23: Products Component of a Curriculum of Connections Unit
  • Workshop #24: Extension Activities Component of a Curriculum of Connections Unit
  • Workshop #25: Differentiation and AID Component of a Curriculum of Connections Unit
  • Workshop #26: Closure Component of a Curriculum of Connections Unit
  • 4. The Curriculum of Practice
  • Workshop #27: The Curriculum of Practice Parallel
  • Workshop #28: Content in the Curriculum of Practice Parallel
  • Workshop #29: Assessment in the Curriculum of Practice Parallel
  • Workshop #30: Introductory Activities in the Curriculum of Practice Parallel
  • Workshop #31: Teaching Strategies in the Curriculum of Practice Parallel
  • Workshop #32: Learning Activities in the Curriculum of Practice Parallel
  • Workshop #33: Grouping Practices in the Curriculum of Practice Parallel
  • Workshop #34: Resources in the Curriculum of Practice Parallel
  • Workshop #35: Products in the Curriculum of Practice Parallel
  • Workshop #36: Extensions in the Curriculum of Practice Parallel
  • Workshop #37: Differentiation and AID in the Curriculum of Practice Parallel
  • Workshop #38: Closure in the Curriculum of Practice Parallel
  • 5. The Curriculum of Identity Parallel
  • Workshop #39: The Curriculum of Identity Parallel
  • Workshop #40: Content in the Curriculum of Identity Parallel
  • Workshop #41: Assessment in the Curriculum of Identity Parallel
  • Workshop #42: Introductory Activities in the Curriculum of Identity Parallel
  • Workshop #43:Teaching Strategies in the Curriculum of Identity Parallel
  • Workshop #44: Learning Activities in the Curriculum of Identity Parallel
  • Workshop #45: Grouping Practices in the Curriculum of Identity Parallel
  • Workshop #46: Resources in the Curriculum of Identity Parallel
  • Workshop #47: Products in the Curriculum of Identity Parallel
  • Workshop #48: Extensions in the Curriculum of Identity Parallel
  • Workshop #49: Differentiation and AID in the Curriculum of Identity Parallel
  • Workshop #50: Closure in the Curriculum of Identity Parallel
  • 6. Combining the Parallels
  • Workshop #51: Using Multiple Parallels
  • Workshop #52: More Ways to Use Multiple Parallels
  • Workshop #53: Using the Parallel Curriculum Model

Resources

Resources

References

References

Index

Index

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August 2009 | 192 pages | Corwin

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Watch the archived webinar!

"This guide provides clear, intelligent support for teachers and administrators to explore the possibilities that the Parallel Curriculum Model brings to educators and students, and to translate those possibilities into action in the classroom."
—Carol Ann Tomlinson, William Clay Parish Jr. Professor of Education
University of Virginia

"In my experience teaching graduate students about the Parallel Curriculum Model, I am always looking for a variety of ways to expose them to the intent of each parallel. This guide is an invaluable resource in helping us talk about and practice the model. The varied examples and practical lessons offer fantastic building blocks to use in my work with teachers!"
—Jennifer Beasley, Educational Consultant
University of Virginia

Extend the abilities of teachers and students alike with focused training on sophisticated curriculum design!

Complementing the best-selling second edition of The Parallel Curriculum, this all-inclusive facilitator's guide is an indispensable resource for anyone planning, designing, or conducting curriculum development training on the Parallel Curriculum Model.

This easy-to-use workbook offers step-by-step instructions aligned with the content of the core book. Staff developers will learn how to support training sessions to help educators design and implement curriculum along four parallels. Ideal for facilitating book study groups, seminars, and professional development events, the book provides:

  • A complete training program of 53 workshops, including 12 workshops per curriculum parallel
  • Scripts, agendas, activities, sample classroom scenarios, handouts, and transparencies
  • Tools, resources, and strategies for designing curriculum across the four parallels

Staff Development Guide for the Parallel Curriculum is an essential handbook for leading professional training that results in enhanced teacher expertise and a multidimensional, high-quality curriculum that challenges all learners.


Table Of Contents:

  • About the Authors
  • Introduction
  • Facilitation Guide Objectives
  • Components
  • Organizational Suggestions
  • Feedback
  • 1. Introducing the Parallel Curriculum Model
  • Workshop #1: Introduction to the Parallel Curriculum Model
  • Workshop #2: The Role of Concepts and Principles in the Parallel Curriculum Model
  • 2. The Core Curriculum Parallel
  • Workshop #3: The Core Curriculum Parallel
  • Workshop #4: Content Component of a Core Curriculum Unit
  • Workshop #5: Assessment Component of a Core Curriculum Unit
  • Workshop #6: Introductory Activities Component of a Core Curriculum Unit
  • Workshop #7: Teaching Strategies Component of a Core Curriculum Unit
  • Workshop #8: Learning Activities Component of a Core Curriculum Unit
  • Workshop #9: Grouping Practices Component of a Core Curriculum Unit
  • Workshop #10: Resources Component of a Core Curriculum Unit
  • Workshop #11: Products Component of a Core Curriculum Unit
  • Workshop #12: Extension Activities Component of a Core Curriculum Unit
  • Workshop #13: Differentiation and AID Component for the Core Curriculum Parallel
  • Workshop #14: Closure Component for the Core Curriculum Parallel
  • 3. The Curriculum of Connections Parallel
  • Workshop #15: The Curriculum of Connections Parallel
  • Workshop #16: Content Component of a Curriculum of Connections Unit
  • Workshop #17: Assessment Component of a Curriculum of Connections Unit
  • Workshop #18: Introductory Activities Component of a Curriculum of Connections Unit
  • Workshop #19: Teaching Strategies Component of a Curriculum of Connections Unit
  • Workshop #20: Learning Activities Component of a Curriculum of Connections Unit
  • Workshop #21: Grouping Practices Component of a Curriculum of Connections Unit
  • Workshop #22: Resource Component of a Curriculum of Connections Unit
  • Workshop #23: Products Component of a Curriculum of Connections Unit
  • Workshop #24: Extension Activities Component of a Curriculum of Connections Unit
  • Workshop #25: Differentiation and AID Component of a Curriculum of Connections Unit
  • Workshop #26: Closure Component of a Curriculum of Connections Unit
  • 4. The Curriculum of Practice
  • Workshop #27: The Curriculum of Practice Parallel
  • Workshop #28: Content in the Curriculum of Practice Parallel
  • Workshop #29: Assessment in the Curriculum of Practice Parallel
  • Workshop #30: Introductory Activities in the Curriculum of Practice Parallel
  • Workshop #31: Teaching Strategies in the Curriculum of Practice Parallel
  • Workshop #32: Learning Activities in the Curriculum of Practice Parallel
  • Workshop #33: Grouping Practices in the Curriculum of Practice Parallel
  • Workshop #34: Resources in the Curriculum of Practice Parallel
  • Workshop #35: Products in the Curriculum of Practice Parallel
  • Workshop #36: Extensions in the Curriculum of Practice Parallel
  • Workshop #37: Differentiation and AID in the Curriculum of Practice Parallel
  • Workshop #38: Closure in the Curriculum of Practice Parallel
  • 5. The Curriculum of Identity Parallel
  • Workshop #39: The Curriculum of Identity Parallel
  • Workshop #40: Content in the Curriculum of Identity Parallel
  • Workshop #41: Assessment in the Curriculum of Identity Parallel
  • Workshop #42: Introductory Activities in the Curriculum of Identity Parallel
  • Workshop #43:Teaching Strategies in the Curriculum of Identity Parallel
  • Workshop #44: Learning Activities in the Curriculum of Identity Parallel
  • Workshop #45: Grouping Practices in the Curriculum of Identity Parallel
  • Workshop #46: Resources in the Curriculum of Identity Parallel
  • Workshop #47: Products in the Curriculum of Identity Parallel
  • Workshop #48: Extensions in the Curriculum of Identity Parallel
  • Workshop #49: Differentiation and AID in the Curriculum of Identity Parallel
  • Workshop #50: Closure in the Curriculum of Identity Parallel
  • 6. Combining the Parallels
  • Workshop #51: Using Multiple Parallels
  • Workshop #52: More Ways to Use Multiple Parallels
  • Workshop #53: Using the Parallel Curriculum Model
  • Resources
  • References
  • Index

Recent Product Reviews:

"In my experience teaching graduate students about the Parallel Curriculum Model, I am always looking for a variety of ways to expose them to the intent of each parallel. This guide is an invaluable resource in helping us talk about and practice the model. The varied examples and practical lessons will be fantastic building blocks I can use in my work with teachers!"
Jennifer Beasley, Educational Consultant, University of Virginia
"This guide provides clear, intelligent support for teachers and administrators to explore the possibilities that the Parallel Curriculum Model brings to educators and students, and to translate those possibilities into action in the classroom."
Carol Ann Tomlinson, William Clay Parish Jr. Professor of Education, University of Virginia
"We have been using the Parallel Curriculum Model for several years and are excited to have this valuable resource for teachers and central office staff. The strategies, tools, and activities embedded throughout the guide bring the concepts and ideas to life in a way that is engaging, useful, and easy to implement. This is an excellent professional development tool for curriculum design that will lead to rich, challenging learning experiences for all students."
Carol V. Horn, Coordinator, Advanced Academic Programs, Fairfax County Public Schools, VA

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