Module 9 Assignment: Evaluate a Sample Curriculum Using the Provided Tools
Assignment Overview
Using the evaluation tools provided in Module 9, evaluate a sample curriculum. This assignment will help you apply the principles of curriculum evaluation learned in this module. Your evaluation should address the curriculum’s strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
The assignment is due one week after completing Lesson 9.3. Please submit your work using the “Upload” link above each lesson.
Assignment Requirements
In your curriculum evaluation, address the following components:
- Overview: Provide a brief overview of the sample curriculum, including its subject, grade level, and main components.
- Evaluation Criteria: Use the provided evaluation tools to assess the curriculum based on specific criteria (e.g., alignment with standards, instructional strategies, assessment methods).
- Strengths: Identify and describe the strengths of the curriculum.
- Weaknesses: Identify and describe the weaknesses or areas that need improvement.
- Recommendations: Provide specific recommendations for improving the curriculum.
Rubric for Evaluation
| Criteria | Exemplary (4) | Proficient (3) | Developing (2) | Beginning (1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | Provides a comprehensive and clear overview of the sample curriculum. | Provides a clear overview of the sample curriculum. | Provides a basic overview of the sample curriculum but lacks detail. | Provides an incomplete or unclear overview of the sample curriculum. |
| Evaluation Criteria | Uses evaluation tools effectively to assess the curriculum based on specific criteria. | Uses evaluation tools to assess the curriculum based on specific criteria. | Uses some evaluation tools but lacks comprehensive assessment based on criteria. | Does not use evaluation tools effectively or assess based on criteria. |
| Strengths | Identifies and describes the strengths of the curriculum in detail. | Identifies and describes the strengths of the curriculum. | Identifies some strengths but lacks detail or clarity. | Does not adequately identify or describe the strengths. |
| Weaknesses | Identifies and describes the weaknesses or areas for improvement in detail. | Identifies and describes the weaknesses or areas for improvement. | Identifies some weaknesses but lacks detail or clarity. | Does not adequately identify or describe the weaknesses. |
| Recommendations | Provides specific and actionable recommendations for improving the curriculum. | Provides recommendations for improving the curriculum. | Provides some recommendations but lacks specificity or actionability. | Does not provide adequate recommendations for improvement. |
| Writing Quality | Well-written with clear, concise, and coherent arguments. Free of grammatical errors. | Generally well-written with clear arguments. Few grammatical errors. | Writing is somewhat unclear or contains several grammatical errors. | Writing is unclear and contains numerous grammatical errors. |
Submission Instructions
Submit your curriculum evaluation using the “Upload” link above each lesson. Ensure that your work is submitted by the due date. Late submissions may be subject to a penalty.
Due Date
Due one week after completing Lesson 9.3.