Curriculum Mapping for Differentiated Instruction, K-8

About the Book

"Helps with planning content, methodology, and assessment and gives an overview of current trends that directly impact the classroom. The illustrations are great, the charts make it easier to understand, the style is easy to read, and the research discussed leads directly into practical ideas that all teachers can use."
-William Fitzhugh, Second Grade Teacher, Reisterstown Elementary School, MD

Reframe instructional practice in your differentiated classroom through successful curriculum mapping!

Curriculum mapping has evolved as an invaluable communication, planning, and teaching tool. Using this dynamic method, educators can document what is being taught, what students are learning, how well they are learning, and how closely the curriculum reflects local and national standards. This lively, easy-to-use resource is a cohesive and accessible guide to curriculum mapping and instructional planning for classrooms that support diverse learning styles and needs.

With a "Teacher's Tool Chest" that offers an abundance of reproducibles, templates, and task cards to accompany sample lessons and units, this rich reference shows educators how to:

• Use standards and rubrics for developing interdisciplinary units and lessons
• Analyze and assess students' learning styles and needs
• Develop differentiated content, process, and products, including homework
• Create a student-centered classroom
• Successfully integrate curriculum mapping, differentiated instruction, and interdisciplinary units within a manageable framework

This remarkable handbook provides everything teachers need to revitalize the relationship between standards-based curriculum and instruction, using real-life strategies that work!

Table of Contents:
Foreword Preface Acknowledgments About the Authors 1. Reframing Instructional Practice for New Challenges in Education 2. Six Factors That Help Create a Student-Centered Classroom 3. Curriculum Mapping 4. Using Standards and Rubrics 5. Assessing Students′ Learning Styles and Needs 6. Differentiating Content, Process, Products, and Homework 7. Blended Models: Mapped, Differentiated, and Interdisciplinary Units 8. Teachers’ Tool Chests Glossary References Index

About the Author :
Michelle Langa earned her Certificate of Advanced Studies in Educational Administration from Hofstra University. Michelle has worked in the field of education since 1973. During that time, she has held positions as Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Services and Curriculum and Instruction, Director of Special Education, Executive Director of two different special education non-profit agencies, adjunct college faculty, consultant, and special education teacher.  Presently, she is the Curriculum Coordinator for the Farmington School District in Farmington, New Hampshire.   Michelle has written several articles dealing with special education, parenting and children’s health issues for ParenthoodWeb.com, and LRPNET, and is also the co-author of another book entitled “Including Families of Children with Special Needs.” Michelle has presented at state and national conferences including the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education.   Janice Yost has Masters Degrees in both Educational Administration and Mathematics earned from the University of New Hampshire and Adelphi University, respectively.  She is presently the Principal of Rye Junior High School and has worked in the field of education for over thirty years.  During that time, she has taught from sixth grade through college, been an administrator in the middle school setting and an interim administrator in both the high school and primary school environments.  She is also the President of the executive board of NH ASCD.   Jan has consulted for schools in New Hampshire and presented at local and national conferences including the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education.

Review :
“Brings the reader good educational models that have withstood time and does a good job of describing their essence without trivializing them. Written in an easy-to-read style.” "Helps with planning of content, methodology and assessment and gives an overview of current trends which directly impact what happens in the classroom. The illustrations are great, the charts make it easier to understand ideas presented in the text, the style is easy to read, and the research leads directly into practical ideas which all teachers can use."
"Illustrates best instructional practices for creating and maintaining student-centered classrooms that adhere to rigorous curriculum demands. As an experienced educator who has worked with a wide range of students, I now better understand the connections between curriculum, teaching, and student products. This book will have a prominent place in my professional collection."