Course Description

Dr. Nicki Newton

Dr Nicki has an Ed.M. and an Ed.D from the Department of Curriculum and Teaching at Teachers College, Columbia University specializing in Teacher Education and Curriculum Development. She uses her strong understanding of curriculum to address the differentiated needs of all students in her work with teachers and administrators. Dr. Nicki builds upon current curriculum research and theory to provide practical, realistic 21st century strategies in today’s classrooms. Dr. Newton is greatly interested in teaching and learning practices around the world and has researched education in Denmark, Guatemala and India.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Module 1: Introduction to Curriculum Mapping

    • Curriculum Mapping

    • Getting Started with Curriculum Mapping

    • 4 Phases of Curriculum Mapping

    • Reading about Curriculum Mapping

    • Curriculum map example
  • 2

    Module 2: Types of Maps

    • Module 2: Types of Curriculum Maps

    • Taking a deeper Look at Maps
  • 3

    Module 3: Essential Questions

    • Essential Questions

    • Readings

    • Researchers talking about essential questions

    • Essential Question Video
  • 4

    Module 4: Curriculum Mapping Content

    • Module 4 Mapping Content
  • 5

    Module 5: Curriculum Mapping Skills

    • Curriculum Mapping Skills

    • Skills vs Activities
  • 6

    Module 6: Curriculum Mapping Assessment

    • Types of Assessments

    • Videos about Assessment

    • Types of Assessments
  • 7

    Module 7: Curriculum Mapping in the 21st Century

    • 21st Century Maps

    • 21st century learners

    • Readings & More

    • Readings on Different Generations
  • 8

    Module 8: Checking for Coherency

    • Checking for Coherency

    • Thinking about Alignment

    • Curriculum and Assessment Alignment Reading
  • 9

    Chapter 9

    • Looking at Maps
  • 10

    Module 10: Wrap Up

    • Ongoing Process

    • Reviewing Maps

    • Wrap Up