Mod 14 Curriculum Selection Activity 1

Non-Textbook

1. What is the purpose of this resource?
2. Does the resource avoid bias?
3. Does the resource have inclusive content across multiple cultures?
4. Does the resource better assist the learner in understanding the content?
5. Is the resource multi-facetted in allowing seamless integration into content, lesson planning, and other contents?
6. Can this resource be taught to teachers in a quick and understanding manor; to ensure that the teacher is able to get the full use out of the resources?

The outline created allows for critiquing and adjusting any areas of the content that may be suitable or not for a learning environment. It is always nice having multiple resources in planning and teaching, but if it is important to ensure that the resources are suitable and effective in helping engage our learners.

Textbook

1.  What is the purpose of this textbook?
2. Does this textbook avoid bias while simultaneously provide the facts of what we are learning about?
3. Will this textbook be easy to navigate for learners and instructors alike?
4. Are there additional resources available for this textbook?
5. Is this textbook FLEA approved?
6. Does this textbook meet the language of the standard?
7. Can lessons from the textbook be easily adapted for scaffolding purposes?

The outline for the textbook is much more critical in identifying cultural sensitivities and bias. Our textbooks are more often our primary source in instruction. Additional resources we, of course, still need to be attentive and aware of these issues, but are able to use snippets from the additional resources as: scaffolding, differentiated learning, and other forms of engaging our learners.