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Layered Curriculum?

by Turtle

Nov 16, 2011

Hi all,

I am thinking of moving to a layered curriculum but am not sure.

Are any of using it now and if so, or not, any thoughts on why?

Thanks!

Turtle

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Andrea I tried layered curriculum for a short while, but dropped it for the same reasons Linde listed. If you go to the website [link removed].

On 11/16/11, Turtle wrote: > Hi all, > > I am thinking of moving to a layered curriculum but am not sure. > > Are any of using it now and if so, or not, any thoughts on why? > > Thank...See More

Nov 21, 2011

Bulldog I use it for my US Govt class. We do instruction on Mon and Tues, work on Weds and Thurs, tests on Fri. It works well. I would hesitate using it with younger students as they often lack the drive and discipline.

Good luck with whatever you decide.

Bulldog!

On 11/21/11, Andrea wrote: > I tried layered curriculum for a s...See More

Nov 21, 2011

Joe/HS/CT I am using it right now in one of my World History classes. I created a two day layered curriculum activity based on one of the topics we're currently studying. Students have to do 1 of 3 choices for the C layer, everyone has to do the same B layer assignment, and they have to do 1 of 2 choices in the A layer. Bulldog, how many choices do you inclu...See More

Nov 22, 2011

Bulldog back to Joe Sorry I haven't been around for a few. It depends on the actual unit, but we usually have two or three assignments. We look at the degree of difficulty on the assignments as well as the estimated time it would take for the student to complete each layer.

Hope this helps.

Bulldog!

On 11/22/11, Joe/HS/CT wrote: > I am u...See More

Dec 1, 2011

sonya I was just doing some research for a new unit on Maus and came across this discussion. First, let me say that I teach all girls in a residential facility, English, grades 8-12. Abilities are literally from one end of the spectrum to the other. I needed a new approach. I first used layered curriculum this year. As we all know, every student is diffe...See MoreI was just doing some research for a new unit on Maus and came across this discussion. First, let me say that I teach all girls in a residential facility, English, grades 8-12. Abilities are literally from one end of the spectrum to the other. I needed a new approach. I first used layered curriculum this year. As we all know, every student is different. Most of the kids loved it, once they got started. I did have one class who requested a more traditional approach- my 10th graders. I made it a stipulation that they were NOT allowed to complete only the first (lowest) level. I like that it allows the kids to work at their own pace and set goals. The kids like that they can also be creative and not just have to write all the time. It's really a trick! They do create a lot of writing, just in smaller chunks. I can assess a true understanding of the material through their work and our one on one conferences after each assignment. I love it and will continue to use it! Sonya On 12/01/11, Bulldog back to Joe wrote: > Sorry I haven't been around for a few. It depends on the actual unit, > but we usually have two or three assignments. We look at the degree of > difficulty on the assignments as well as the estimated time it would > take for the student to complete each layer. > > Hope this helps. > > Bulldog! > > On 11/22/11, Joe/HS/CT wrote: >> I am using it right now in one of my World History classes. I >> created a two day layered curriculum activity based on one of the >> topics we're currently studying. Students have to do 1 of 3 > choices >> for the C layer, everyone has to do the same B layer assignment, >> and they have to do 1 of 2 choices in the A layer. Bulldog, how >> many choices do you include for your two day layered curriculum >> units? >> >> On 11/21/11, Bulldog wrote: >>> I use it for my US Govt class. We do instruction on Mon and >>> Tues, work on Weds and Thurs, tests on Fri. It works well. I >>> would hesitate using it with younger students as they often lack >>> the drive and discipline. >>> >>> Good luck with whatever you decide. >>> >>> Bulldog! >>> >>> On 11/21/11, Andrea wrote: >>>> I tried layered curriculum for a short while, but dropped it >>>> for the same reasons Linde listed. If you go to the website >>>> [link removed]

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