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On the subject of #textbooks, I wrote the school district‘s governing board three times about a class that snuck through the vetting process. Among my concerns is that the publisher wouldn‘t release the textbook for public comment. The school board voted unanimously, which never happens, not to approve the book/course. The bottom pic is a screen grab of video featuring my favorite advocate addressing the board.
Tamra Until recently I didn‘t realize how prescriptive curriculum is for primary & secondary school teachers vs. the college level. 6y
RebL @Tamra I teach as adjunct at a community college. My textbook is prescribed because it‘s a gen ed requirement. Teachers can use whatever supplemental information they want, but core textbooks should be vetted. What brought your attn to curriculum across institutions? (edited) 6y
Tamra @RebL we have to fulfill 75% of broad course goals & outcomes but beyond that the design and materials are of our own choosing - in other words we have to do our own vetting. I am part of a two person team assisting HS instructors to align their curriculum to earn college credit for 2 of our courses. (edited) 6y
RebL @Tamra Ah! Interesting. Phil 101 would be a similar situation. It is a HS class designed by the Freedom Center to be dual credit. 6y
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