Curriculum issues paper

Review the list of potential topics for the project in the Curriculum Issue Paper below and select one to investigate.

1. Health and Wellness (anxiety, depression)
2. Literacy
3. Social-Emotional Learning
4. Equity issues
5. Civic Education
6. Perceptions of Teachers
7. Time on task v. Student engagement
8. Project-based learning
9. Technology in education
10. Charter schools and magnet programs (STEM, Medical, ect.)
11. Common Core
12. Standardized testing
13. Place-based learning
14. Class size
15. Flipped classrooms

Identify and specifically describe a current problem/issue related to the curriculum in your area of certification. The problem/issue you select must be something directly related to student instruction – one for which you could develop a lesson plan that could be part of the action plan.

Locate a minimum of 10 professional articles/web sites discussing a current problem/issue related to curriculum in your area of certification and the issues and effect(s) on teachers, student learning, and/or student behavior. Ideally, this information will validate that the chosen topic is indeed a problem and that the solution posed is grounded on pertinent, professional, and current literature. At least 10 resources must be cited and referenced in your final project.

Clearly articulate how this problem is having an adverse effect on teachers, student learning, and/or student behavior. A reasonable action plan for solving the problem is recommended. The action plan should include the following:
Developmentally appropriate research-based strategies/approaches to teaching and learning in your area of certification as outlined by the Common Core/Georgia Performance Standards (https://www.georgiastandards.org/common-core/Pages/default.aspx) or other state standards if you are not in Georgia;
Evidence of racial/cultural diversity in planning;
A plan for the use of emerging technologies;
Plans for a variety of accommodations and modifications; and
Plan to measure indicators of action plan success.
In-text citations and reference list of all resources cited within the paper – a minimum of 10 resources – in APA format.