A Guide to Curriculum Mapping: Planning, Implementing, and Sustaining the Process - Softcover

Hale, Janet A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1412948924 ISBN 13: 9781412948920

Publisher: Corwin, 2007

Synopsis

This practical, step-by-step guide examines the stages of contemplating, planning, and implementing curriculum mapping initiatives that can improve student learning and create sustainable change.

About this title

About the Author:

Janet Hale is an educational consultant and trainer who is passionate about supporting educators in making curriculum decisions that ensure, enhance, and enrich learning and teaching experiences. She works with schools, districts, and higher-ed programs in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessment. She specializes in curriculum mapping; standards literacy and alignment; and documenting learning.

 

Her Masters in educational leadership and curriculum development; elementary, secondary, and special education classroom experiences; and working alongside teachers and administrators for over 20 years enable Janet to provide unique insights that aid the learning organizations she has the pleasure of assisting.

 

She has written an assortment of educational resources, including three titles for Corwin, and enjoys presenting at national and international conferences.

Janet resides in Tucson, Arizona, with her husband, Johnny, and their four-legged Schnauzer children. Visit Janet’s consulting website: CurriculumDecisions.com and documenting learning website: documenting4learning.com. You can follow her on Twitter @janet_hale, as well as @doc4learning. She can be contacted via e-mail at teachtucson@aol.com or by phone at 520.241.8797.

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Review:

"Curriculum mapping has been a stepping stone for our faculties to become professional learning communities. It has provided a vehicle for our teachers to engage in professional conversations for the benefit of our students. Janet Hale has given us the road map for this journey." Author: David Woolwine, Associate Superintendent Published On: 2007-10-04

"Janet Hale has captured the layered foundation of curriculum mapping. She makes the journey through the how’s and what’s of mapping an easier and more understandable experience. This book is a great resource for teachers beginning or already on the path of developing individualized maps." Author: Donna Bateman, Teacher Published On: 2007-10-04

"Provides very practical strategies for designing and implementing a successful curriculum mapping initiative. Hale offers specific illustrations to help move teachers away from writing activities to designing curriculum. The concrete examples included throughout are easy to understand and will be used as guides by our teachers as we move forward with consensus map design." Author: Jeffrey Dolce, Curriculum and Staff Development Coordinator Published On: 2007-10-04

"An essential, easy-to-follow guidebook. Hale has done an excellent job in outlining the step-by-step process of curriculum mapping. As a classroom teacher, I couldn’t imagine a better tool for planning and implementing my lessons. Curriculum mapping has helped me better plan for instruction and make certain that I have covered the necessary state standards. As I continue my journey on the road to developing more effective maps, this book will be a resource I will refer to and recommend to my colleagues." Author: Monica Duvall, Fifth-Grade Teacher Published On: 2007-10-04

"An excellent guide for schools and districts interested in implementing curriculum mapping. The author was honest in her approach, emphasizing that this process is not a ′quick fix′ and that key components must be in place for it to be successful. After reading the book, I am ready to ′saddle up′ and start preparing for a prologue year." Author: Vanessa Eugene, Administrator Published On: 2007-10-04

“An outstanding survey for putting data-based decision practices into real-world teaching experiences. Hale’s work with thousands of educators offers steps for mapping efforts that can fuel school cultures.” Author: The Bookwatch, May 2008 Published On: 2008-06-12

About this edition

• Publisher: Corwin
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1412948924
• ISBN 13: 9781412948920
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 328