Evaluating curriculum is an ongoing process for most private and public schools. In recent years, a focus on “twentieth century learning” and the release of the Common Core standards has created thoughtful discussion and debate about what all students need to know.
Read more about the Common Core.
Our evaluation revealed very few differences in
the standards we have taught compared with the standards set forth in the Common
Core. This finding allowed us to turn our discussions to methodologies, assessment
and the use of technology that set Trident apart from other schools.
Trident Academy has long
excelled in the “delivery” of the standards - in our methodology (Orton-Gillingham, multi-sensory, styles
differentiated), our materials
(Math-U-See, SuperKids, various manipulatives and assistive technologies), and assessment
(variety of testing methods,
project-based learning, rubrics). Our defined population of students allows us
to deliver the Common Core curriculum with methodologies, materials, and assessments
that are individualized to our student group. No other school, public or
private, can do this with such focus. We will be making enhancements that we
hope will benefit our students and faculty as they work together.
Teachers will continue to
focus on how to differentiate our methodology, materials and assessment (MMA)
for each Core standard to create a variety of methods appropriate to our
students. For example, a lesson in
poetry might be delivered in audio, on video, and in document form to accommodate
the learning differences of our students.
As a result of this
evaluation, our assessment process will give parents a clear understanding of
the curricular goals of each grade and subject, identified areas of curricular
concern, and identified methodologies and materials to address the concerns.
If you have any questions, feel
free to contact me at sclerici@tridentacademy.com.
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