Submitted by Barbara Ash (not verified) on March 1, 2007 - 15:06.
I feel that a scripted curriculum is helpful in certain instances. I supervise teachers and I have observed that many of them are not familiar enough with the curriculum to do an adequate job of teaching it. I have found that many of the younger educators lack a lot of creativity that is needed to teach the students of today. I feel that the scripted lessons could temporarily help to close that gap between knowing and not knowing what and how to teach.
I don't feel that a scripted curriculum would help a seasoned, dedicated teacher. I feel that their years of experience and know how will take away from their creativity ability to employ strategies that they know will make a difference
I feel that a scripted
Submitted by Barbara Ash (not verified) on March 1, 2007 - 15:06.
I feel that a scripted curriculum is helpful in certain instances. I supervise teachers and I have observed that many of them are not familiar enough with the curriculum to do an adequate job of teaching it. I have found that many of the younger educators lack a lot of creativity that is needed to teach the students of today. I feel that the scripted lessons could temporarily help to close that gap between knowing and not knowing what and how to teach.
I don't feel that a scripted curriculum would help a seasoned, dedicated teacher. I feel that their years of experience and know how will take away from their creativity ability to employ strategies that they know will make a difference
Therefore, I say yes for some; no for others.