Assignment 04
E03 Curriculum Development
Directions: Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) pages in length; refer to the “Assignment Format” page for specific format requirements.
For this assignment, refer to “Writing Activity Plans” on p. 103 of your textbook and the state standards for your state. Read the activity plan that was created, taking note of each element included.
1. In a one-page response, answer the “Constructed-response question” Parts “a” and “b” below the activity.
2. Then, using the activity format, create your own activity plan focusing on one of the standards from the state standards you accessed. You may choose any age level to focus on, ages 3-8. This should be one page in length. Make certain that you add the state standard you are focusing on in the activity plan.
3. Finally, write a two-page response answering the question: What is the primary purpose of your plan and how does each element of your activity plan relate to the purpose?
Page 103 of text book
5. Add to your journal
5. Consult the standards
Practice for Your Certification or Licensure Exam
The following items will help you practice applying what you have learned in this chapter. They can help to prepare you for your course exam, the PRAXIS II exam, your state licensure or certification exam, and for working in developmentally appropriate ways with young children.
Writing Activity Plans
The kindergarten teachers have a common planning time each week, during which they share new lesson plans with one another. Each teacher writes a draft for the others to go over before using it the next week. Here is an example.
Domain
Aesthetics
Activity Name
Finger Designs in Sand
Goal
Children will respond to basic elements of visual art, such as line, design, and texture.
Content
Materials
Large jellyroll pans or cafeteria trays. Coarse sand, fine sand, aquarium gravel
Procedures
Simplification
Focus on only one element at a time, such as line or texture.
Evaluation
1. Constructed-response question
2. Multiple-choice question
A characteristic of good activity plan objectives are that they:
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