Wise Selection of Subtopics Within a Curriculum

As you read this article you are clued into questions that are necessary when selecting topics for elementary students. Questions about your selection include whether the material is develo... See More

As you read this article you are clued into questions that are necessary when selecting topics for elementary students. Questions about your selection include whether the material is developmentally correct, is the timing correct, is the instructional mode appropriate, how will you assess the students, and have you included misconceptions in your selection. The two charts in the article provide ideas for demonstrating learning and the seven additional teaching strategies. This is a good article but topics are usually mandated by district or state curriculum.