The cross-curricular component should include:
- Three disciplines or curricular areas other than your own.
- The cross-curricular connections must be clearly articulated.
- Resources, as appropriate.
The differentiation component should include for each unit:
- Strategies that reflect best practices for differentiating access to the content.
- Suggested adjustments to the instructional strategies and materials, assessments, and the learning environment.
- Extension and remedial activities.
- Note: Differentiation strategies should vary for each unit. Keep in mind the needs of students with disabilities, English language learners, high-achieving, and gifted students.
The cultural diversity component should include for each unit:
- Culturally responsive pedagogical practices.
- Resources such as appropriate literature, videos, technology, etc.
- Activities that reflect culturally inclusive practices.
- Note: Cultural diversity can be integrated into various areas of the curriculum map but should be explicitly pointed out.
This map should be a comprehensive visual depiction of the content for an 18-week period. Use the feedback you received in the Topic 4 field experience to make any additional changes to your map.
In 250-500 words reflect on the following:
- How do the cross-curricular components make learning meaningful and engaging for students?
- How did you develop your curriculum map to include culturally diverse and differentiated curriculum?
- How can technology enhance cross-curricular and cultural components?
- How does your curriculum map align with the organizational goals and standards in a way that improves student achievement?
- How have you used current best practices to build and revise your curriculum map?
Support your explanation with 2-3 scholarly resources.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.