In this task, you will evaluate the vertical alignment of a concept or unit of instruction in the prior, current, and next grade or level (Music 9-12). You will also reflect on how to work with your team to ensure horizontal alignment of a curriculum for a specific grade or level.
music (9-12 is the subject)
Vertical Alignment
A. Gather the curriculum map or curriculum materials for a concept or unit of instruction in the prior, current, and next grade or level in your subject area and then do the following:
1. Describe the curriculum, including the following:
• current grade or level
• concept or unit of instruction
• standards that correspond to the prior grade or level
• standards that correspond to the current grade or level
• standards that correspond to the next grade or level
2. Describe the learning progression across the three grades or levels.
3. Discuss a potential gap or redundancy in knowledge or skills across the three grades or levels.
4. Suggest two improvements to the current grade or level curriculum to better align vertically with the prior or next grade or level curriculum.
Horizontal Alignment
B. Discuss how you would work with a team of teachers in your school or district who all teach the same grade or level in a specific subject area to ensure that there is horizontal alignment for the curriculum unit identified in part A1, by doing the following:
1. Discuss the steps your team would take to ensure horizontal alignment of the curriculum resources for the unit.
2. Discuss the steps your team would take to ensure horizontal alignment of the instructional strategies for the unit.
3. Discuss the steps your team would take to ensure horizontal alignment of the assessments for the unit.
C. Acknowledge sources, using APA-formatted in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.
D. Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.
