Angela Pape

[Angela Pape @AngelaPape6]

@CatenaPrincipal Your question about what we can do to the address the needs of diverse learners resonated with me the most because demographics in and out of schools are changing and if we don't adapt, we will fail to meet the needs of the students who actually fill our classrooms #GCUEdchat

[Angela Pape @AngelaPape6]

@CTB_MrLins @CatenaPrincipal The curriculum maps and timelines are nearly impossible to manage in gen.ed. classes let alone special education classes so I agree that this is one particular area of the curriculum that does not address the needs of this population #GCUEdchat

[Angela Pape @AngelaPape6]

@CatenaPrincipal I think this so beneficial because it affords each district the opportunity to respond to their own community's specific needs #GCUEdchat

[Angela Pape @AngelaPape6]

@CatenaPrincipal I definitely think there is room for improvement here yet at the same time I think a student's IEP can be used to guide the taught curriculum #GCUEdchat

[Angela Pape @AngelaPape6]

@MissCady_ @CatenaPrincipal I agree and I think that allowing students to express their understandings in different ways is also important - some students might be able to explain an understanding orally while other are more proficient in writing #GCUEdchat

[Angela Pape @AngelaPape6]

@jenn_yeung @CatenaPrincipal I agree that working with the community is key #GCUEdchat

[Angela Pape @AngelaPape6]

@CatenaPrincipal I think teachers should be able to develop their own informal, on-going assessments to guide instruction, however, some level of district-wide assessment must be present to evaluate student achievement in relation to targeted standards #GCUEdchat

[Angela Pape @AngelaPape6]

@CatenaPrincipal @BannonKristen It's a truly rewarding experience for all those involved #GCUEdchat

[Angela Pape @AngelaPape6]

@BannonKristen @CatenaPrincipal It absolutely is but I think it starts with trying to make families feel valued and welcomed. I have tried to bridge this gap by offering free English classes once each week. By doing this, I feel that I have gained some trust #GCUEdchat

[Angela Pape @AngelaPape6]

@CatenaPrincipal @p_baker114 @Principal_Platt @BravermanHHS I would advise teachers that the curriculum can be used to understand what students "should" know and where they are headed in order to truly understand the grade level standards that must be addressed #GCUEdchat

[Angela Pape @AngelaPape6]

@BannonKristen @CatenaPrincipal So much research exists on the benefits of involving students and parents in curriculum development and overall learning #GCUEdchat

[Angela Pape @AngelaPape6]

@CTB_MrLins @CatenaPrincipal It's interesting that this question hit home with both of us from two completely different perspectives. I agree that the influence of counselors has such a great impact on student success #GCUEdchat

[Angela Pape @AngelaPape6]

@CatenaPrincipal As an ESL teacher, I find that a current issue with curriculum is the assumption that students enter with prior knowledge, skills, or experiences that they often don't possess. A modified curriculum would take time to consider prerequisite skills before moving ahead #GCUEdchat

[Angela Pape @AngelaPape6]

@MissCady_ @CatenaPrincipal I agree with you Jennifer - it's all about application not memorization #GCUEdchat

[Angela Pape @AngelaPape6]

@CatenaPrincipal I don't think this necessarily needs to be a requirement, however, I would highly recommend its use due to its ability to provide diagnostic information and tailor instruction to students' individual needs #GCUEdchat

[Angela Pape @AngelaPape6]

@CatenaPrincipal Yes, I agree with this because interdisciplinary learning provides students with the opportunity to go beyond memorization and actually allows them to apply skills and understandings in a meaningful way across subject areas. #GCUEdchat

[Angela Pape @AngelaPape6]

@CatenaPrincipal #GCUEdchat (sorry!)

[Angela Pape @AngelaPape6]

@CatenaPrincipal I believe students learn the most from the taught curriculum because this is the truest to their actual learning experience considering what is written or tested may not always align with what is taught.