| Title: |
Development of an Online, Culturally Responsive, Accelerated Language Arts Curriculum for Middle School Students |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Robins, Jennifer H. (ORCID 0000-0001-7999-3903); Sanguras, Laila Y.; Carpenter, Ashley Y. |
| Source: |
Gifted Child Today. Jul 2023 46(3):168-179. |
| Availability: |
SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
12 |
| Publication Date: |
2023 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: |
Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education; Elementary Education; Grade 8; Grade 7 |
| Descriptors: |
Curriculum Development; Language Arts; Culturally Relevant Education; Acceleration (Education); Online Courses; Middle School Students; Talent Development; Student Diversity; Gifted Education; Faculty Development; Grade 8; Grade 7 |
| Geographic Terms: |
Ohio |
| DOI: |
10.1177/10762175231168445 |
| ISSN: |
1076-2175; 2162-951X |
| Abstract: |
In this article, we focus on two components of the Online Curriculum Consortium for Accelerating Middle School (OCCAMS) project: the curriculum frameworks and the curriculum development process. The frameworks include the Integrated Curriculum Model (advanced content, unit themes, and process/product), culturally responsive curriculum, and talent development. In our discussion of the curriculum frameworks, we share how two accelerated, online courses centered on themes that motivate and engage diverse learners: identity, heroism, conviction, and sacrifice. In addition, we highlight how the exploration of these themes through texts written by diverse authors and featuring diverse characters allows students to go on an even deeper journey into self-discovery. The second focus of this article is on the curriculum development process. We illustrate the iterative nature of the development of the curriculum, including descriptions of the site visits and use of teacher and student feedback in each stage of revisions. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2023 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1381989 |
| Database: |
ERIC |