Curriculum + Assessment Design
In 2024 I was contracted by education nonprofit Educurious to develop comprehensive assessments, lessons, student materials, and teacher guides for Denver Public Schools’ 9th Grade Social Studies curriculum in Ethnic Studies. I worked directly with curriculum specialists and SMEs to ensure alignment with Colorado State Standards and course goals. This is one of four units created for the course.
Utilizing Backwards Design, I began by creating learning objectives based on the course goals and state standards. Then I created assessments, guiding questions, and module outlines. Finally, I created module overviews, lesson plans, teacher guides, learning materials and opportunities for extending the learning. I continually implemented feedback from SMEs throughout the process.
Client
Educurious, Denver Public Schools
Year
03/2024 - 08/2024
Unit at a Glance created with ongoing feedback from SMEs from Denver Public Schools to align learning goals, guiding questions and assessments.
Module overviews and assessment overviews were created with input from SMEs and assessment coordinators. These documents serve as tools for teachers and help to align standards and expectations as this curriculum was rolled out districtwide.
