1. Middle School Curriculum
Integrated and Exploratory

2. Overview What is integrated curriculum
Roles of teachers, students and faculty
Exploration curriculum and Programs

3. Interdisciplinary/ Multidisciplinary
Integrative
Integrated
Interdisciplinary/ Multidisciplinary
Team
Self-Contained

4. Rational Application vs. Memorization Patterns and Connections
Coherence over Fragmentation
Right Answer vs. Finding the Solution

5. Components of Integrated Curriculum
Central Problems or issue is Identified
Issue is of personal significance
Issue becomes central focus of curriculum
Students acquire the ability to solve the problem or issue.

6. Intersection of Personal Concerns
Adolescent Concerns
Curriculum Themes
Social Concerns
Developing an Identity
Identities
Cultural Diversity
Personal Fitness
Wellness
Environmental Protection
Peer Conflict, Gangs
Conflict Resolution
Global Conflict
Personal Friendships
Caring
Social Welfare

7. Roles, Resources and Rubrics

8. Roles of the Teacher
Demonstrate an Understanding of Adolescents Concerns
Setting the Stage and Environment
Structuring and Guiding the Explorations

9. Roles of the Learner Involved in curriculum
Assume some responsibility for learning
Active participants in both process and products of learning

10. Resources
Library
Partnership
Technology

11. Learning Materials
General
Specific

12. Student Demonstrated Knowledge
Assessment
Student Demonstrated Knowledge
Real World Scenario/ Demonstration
Projects
Authentic Assessment

13. Other Perspectives
Scores on Standardized Tests
Focus on subject matter
Time in Planning
Need for Administration Support
Community Involvement

14. Exploratory Curriculum

15. Exploratory Curriculum/ Programs
Definition
A Class Designed to Help Students Explore Their Interests
Mini-course
Length of Classes
Semester
6-8 weeks

16. Reasons for a Exploratory Curriculum
Provides Opportunity for Students
Appeals to Diverse Learners
Self Discovery

17. Teachers’ Roles Pique Students Interest in a Topic Guide the Students
Be a Resource
Monitor Progress and Participation

18. Topics for Mini-Course
Home Economics
Foods for Independent living
Personal Finance
Arts
Ceramics
Photography
Language
Industrial Technology
Shop Class
Horticulture

19. Essentials for Exploratory
Developmentally Responsive
Enhances Motivation
Interesting and Useful
Provide Opportunity to Learn about Specific Topics
Reflect Core Curriculum

20. Considerations for Developing Curriculum
Be Unique
Reflect Developmental Responsive Perspectives
Be Relevant to Learners to learners Experiences

21. Considerations for Developing Curriculum
Adopt Student-Centered Perspective
Achieve a Balance Between Cognitive and Affective
Provide for Cultural and Gender Diversity
Reflect the Relationship
Between Learner’s Image of Success and School Curriculum