Land Acknowledgement

I acknowledge that the land on which I work, play, and reside is the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

Kids 1st from Day 1

By Christine Hertz and Kristine Mraz

Building Curriculum

• This quote, to me, is referring to balancing a teacher’s initiation with a student’s

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• Allow yourself to learn from the students

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• If you want to better them by teaching why not give them the chance to better you

Go from this… To this!

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Teacher centered, kids trying to fulfil requirements.

Kid centered, they drive themselves and each other. Teachers on the outside ready to step in.

What do my children need to be successful and happy?

Big Ideas

Few Words

Responsive

Intentional

Remove the scaffold

Build the scaffold

Teach Later

Ask first

Find the Sweet Spot Right in the Middle

Kid-Driven

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• Not planned long in advance (weeks, days, or less)

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• Relies on reflection and inquiry more than planning

Curriculum-Driven

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• Planned far in advance

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• Pre-planned goals for student outcomes

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• Doesn’t take into account child’s own development, interests and passions

What can you do?

Ask first, Teach later

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Has this ever

happened to

you?

Uh oh! The student is missing vital prior knowledge! Your lesson plan won’t work!

No good! The students already know what you’re going to teach them, your lesson plan is a waste of time.

Breakout Rooms

Part 4: Building Curriculum

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Look at the quote again

Respond to the quote, can you explain how it relates to your teaching philosophy?

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Can you connect it to anything you know about building curriculum?