Introduction to StandardsBased Curriculum Development

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Introduction to Standards-Based Curriculum
Development

• Chapter 1

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Standards Movement

• Educational reform policies
• Nationally and globally
• Climate of accountability within schools
• Tangible outcomes for physical education

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Relationship of Curriculum and Standards

• Curriculum
• The planned, sequenced learning experiences that
  allow students to reach goals

• Standards
• Statements that reflect what students should know
  and be able to do

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Developing aStandards-Based Curriculum

• Define essential skills, knowledge, and
  dispositions
• Select content and activities that align
• Determine assessment scheme

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Dilemma in Physical Education

• No national curriculum
• No definition of competence
• NASPE standards act as the framework
• Individual teachers develop assessments
• States vary in their approach to assessment

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NASPE Content StandardsMoving into the Future
National Standards for Physical Education, 2nd
ed. (2004), p. 11
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Influential Factors in Curriculum Development

• Societal interest
• Mobility
• Accessibility
• Choice
• Accountability
• Time

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Role of Assessment

• Types of evidence
• When to assess progress
• Mandated assessment
• Align with standards
• Accountability

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Standards Movement

• Presents opportunity
• Requires careful consideration of
• Purpose of physical education
• Goals of individual programs