Discussion Question 3 – Parts A & B:
A. Identify and describe which of the curriculum models in the chapter 5 is used by your school or district for curriculum development? Does this model work ? List pros and cons. As the school leader, would you use another model for curriculum development? Explain.
B. Briefly describe the community of learners and academic expectations at your current school. Based on the two philosophies subscribed to or believed to have significance as described in chapter 6 in today’s schools (essentialism and progressivism), write a statement that describes your philosophy of education? Explain why you have adopted this philosophy and how this philosophy will impact your role as an instructional leader.