To evaluate an individual student’s curricular experiences over one day

Aim

To evaluate an individual student's curricular experiences over one day.

Evidence and reflection

Identify a student for detailed observation. Record the major curriculum activities in which he or she engages during this period. You might do this by briefly recording the following:

Time activity started/ended

Curriculum subject (English, History, etc.)

Curriculum activity (reading, task completion, independent study, painting, etc.)

Extension

What kind of breadth and balance exists in the observed curriculum of your target student? Is any action or curriculum adjustment necessary?

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