Week+3+Curriculum+Mapping


 * Week 3 – Posted Sept. 28, 2011**

In order to effectively build our collections we need to have knowledge of the school’s curriculum. A curriculum map is typically a visual representation and timeline of a school's curriculum. It answers the question of “what topics are taught at which grade level?”
 * Curriculum Mapping**

Curriculum mapping is different for different schools. In a perfect world, a librarian would be able to access curriculum maps which represent each teacher's annual learning plan. With the curriculum maps in hand, the librarian would know that the second grade is researching ancestors in March and the third grade is working on the rain forest in October. This information would help the librarian plan what books (and how many of those books) to purchase for the library. The librarian could also develop curriculum-relevant displays.

Curriculum maps can help the librarian in budget negotiations, as well. Being able to show your principal the subjects that are covered by your teachers and the number and age of books that support each subject can be critical when you need to ask for additional dollars.

In the Kerby book, please read pages 7 and 8. Also take a look at Appendix A (page 39-44).
 * Readings**

In the Donham book, please read pages 150-156.

Kerby, R. Chart Your School Curriculum. __School Library Media Activities Monthly__. (January 2002): 26-28. This article is posted below as a .pdf file.

Please take a few minutes to review curriculum mapping at: @http://teachingtoday.glencoe.com/howtoarticles/a-curriculum-mapping-primer

Also, an informational guide on pulling curriculum mapping together is available at: @http://www.coe.fau.edu/faculty/cafolla/detaback/course%20documents/day2/22_DETA__Curr._Mapp928CA.pdf

If you are a school librarian, do you have a curriculum map for the library? If you are a teacher, do you use a curriculum map for your classroom? Do you find curriculum maps helpful, and what, if any, was your experience in creating a curriculum map?
 * Discussion Posting**

How do you think curriculum mapping can help a library in planning its collection development techniques?

Email online discussion self-assessment score for Week 2. Due 10/1/11.
 * Assignments**

a) Locate a curriculum map. This can be from your school or you can find one on the web. b) Choose one grade level and one subject to work with (e.g. Third grade, Science). c) On your curriculum map, add a new column or row (whatever is appropriate) and call it "Library". d) Add the Dewey Decimal numbers that will support the curriculum in this area. e) In at least 3 categories, add 3 books that you would suggest to support the curriculum. (9 books total).
 * Curriculum Map Build Out**
 * Due Saturday, October 8, 2011 at midnight via email**

Present your work in table, chart or paragraph format. Select the format that helps you convey the information in the most effective manner. For your assignment, please tell me: a) what curriculum map you are using (I do not need to see it if you only have the paper copy) b) what subject and grade level you choose c) the curriculum topic and the Dewey Decimal numbers (e.g. Rain Forest--577) d) list three books that you would link to each of the three curriculum categories for a total of nine books. Please present the books using correct APA citation format.

If you need information on the APA style, consult these sources:
 * NLU’s Center for Academic Development []
 * NLU library []
 * Purdue University Online Writing Lab []
 * American Psychological Association/APA Style []
 * Arthur C. Banks Library at Capital Community College, Hartford, CT []