Module 4 Case:

Write a 3-4 page paper describing the role of the principal in curriculum improvement and assessment. Include how principals and other leaders can partner with teachers in curriculum choice, recruiting qualified teachers, scheduling collaboration, hiring instructional coaches, providing consistent feedback. Give examples and be specific. Elaborate on the characteristics of collaboration and teaming as part of this process.

Assignment Expectations

Your work should be written with the following in mind.

1. This Case Assignment should be at least 3-4 pages, not counting the title page and references.
2. A clear introduction that orients a reader to the essay main content, and the main points discussed.
3. A well-developed, well balanced essay body that develops each point in its own paragraph.
4. A concise conclusion that summarizes the whole essay.
5. Include at least three references. Quoted material should not exceed 10% of the total paper (since the focus of these assignments is critical thinking). Use your own words and build on the ideas of others. When material is copied verbatim from external sources, it MUST be enclosed in quotes. The references should be cited within the text and also listed at the end of the assignment in the References section. Follow the APA Style® format, see www.apastyle.org.
6. At least one in-text citation for each reference.
7. General format/mechanics.
8. A reference page which follows APA requirements.
9. Organized in a clear and coherent manner.
10. Double spaced with font size of 12.
11. Your writing should:
    1. Be clear, logical and precise;
    2. Have breadth and depth;
    3. Show critical thinking skills.

Module 4 SLP:

The session long project for this course has involved writing a curriculum assessment plan. For each module, you completed a different section of the plan.

For the final section of your assessment plan, you will address how you will provide professional development and training for teachers based on results from your assessment plan. See sample below. You may use the sample format or use narrative format, however all areas must be addressed. Add this section to your assessment plan that you completed in Modules 1-3.

Based on information gathered from assessments, please develop a professional development plan for teachers to address teaching and learning improvement for the curriculum and outcomes on your assessment plan.

Sample:

Areas Needing to be Addressed Based on Assessment ResultsType of Professional Development Provided (be specific)How will teaching and learning be evaluated for this curriculum/these outcomes? (Include benchmarks to check progress, classroom visits, lesson modeling etc.)List areas here:List Professional Development here:List specific evaluations here:

SLP Assignment Expectations

Your assessment plan should be detailed, professional looking, and free of spelling errors.

Module 4 Discussion:

After reviewing the Saunders’ article on grade-level teams, discuss the benefits of grade level teams when it comes to teaching, learning, and assessment. How does accountability with others improve practice? What can school/district leaders do to encourage team collaboration?

Please ensure that your initial response is a substantive post that is at least 150 words and provides at least 2 references.

You will need to respond to or evaluate 2 peer postings, with at least a 125-word response, which will cause you and your peers to promote deeper thinking and advance the conversation. In this forum, you need to post a minimum of 3 postings to receive the full credit.