Talk:Implementation of Layered Curriculum

Nice Start! -- Jennifer Slauson (talk) 16:25, 11 April 2014 (EDT)

(sorry I posted this in the lesson 1 page too)

What I like/What worked well: In lesson one, I liked that you included clear headings, links and graphics. I also liked that you included videos for your learners to watch as well.

What you might consider: I am not sure what I would change, if anything on your first lesson. I believe you should have a links page at the bottom of your mini-course page like I have included.It should have all the links to videos and articles you used for example with a small description. This would probably be the only thing I would add to your mini-course page. (look at my page if you are unsure of what I am talking about)

-- Janewilde (talk) 14:23, 23 April 2014 (EDT)

What I like/What worked well:

* Intro: course title, clear info about what to expect in course, nice picture, clear headings for each lesson, effective links

* Lesson 1: nice images, bold headings, information chunked, good resources, relevant meaningful activities providing CHOICE and a variety of types of skill to be expressed understanding, creation, analysis.

What you might consider:

* Lesson 1: clarifying what layering actually is in your own words just to hightlight the destinction between what is accomplished, it's foundations and what it actually is. Something like. Basic knowledge, understanding. build on prior knowledge. Application and problem solving. learner uses new knowledge. Critical Thinking learner applies info in new ways.

Your choice image was confusing to me at first because of its placement. I found myself asking if layered curriculum meant giving choices. Since it is only one of three legs that support layered curriculum may that picture belongs in the section on choice and a more helpful image that depicts layered curriculum belongs at the top?

Your navigation is currently easy. I recommend that at the top - when you add new units, provide a way to move between lessons in addition to back to the intro page and your portfolio.

Great Job! -- Ryan Mulligan (talk) 12:33, 8 May 2014 (EDT)

As I was looking through your curriculum, I liked the details which you used to support your main topic. This helped me understand what the layered curriculum is and how it could be used to better my students. I also appreciated your use of multimedia to peak my interest even more. Your use of images and videos did not replace the actual content you used but supplemented it. This could help someone who was having a hard time to understand the material.

As I was going through your objectives, I would change the way in which you write them so that way you have the behavior and the condition (students will be able to ...). When you do this, you will be able to match up assessments to meet these objectives since it will be clear what is needed. However, that is the only thing I would change.

Great Job!