Mod 14 Curriculum Selection Activity 1

Non-textboook

• Developmentally appropriate content
• Reaches diverse population
• Meets curriculum standards
• Ability for differentiation

I do not know the current process non-textbook selection process in my district.

Textbook

• Developmentally appropriate content
• Reaches diverse population
• Visuals
• Progression makes sense
• Opportunities for discussion
• Offers differentiation activities
• Provides scaffolding support
• Provides support for students who need to be challenged
• Provides support for ELL
• Offers varying evaluations and assessments

Our district currently gathers a panel with administrators, teachers, and parents to critique new textbooks.  The individuals on the panel, answer questions about different aspects of the book.

One thing I would change, would be to have the committee discuss with each other.  When I was on a textbook committe years ago, all the teachers were scheduled the same days to hear and see the textbook.  Following that meeting, we could view the textbook on our own and answer the questionnaire online.  I feel as thought the teachers, administrators, and parents should have met together to discuss any concerns about the textbook selections.