Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment

Curriculum

the content, learning objectives, and plan for instruction that consists of the knowledge, skills, and abilities that the students are expected to master

Instruction

Assessment

the methods, activities, practices, or strategies that transpire at the classroom level provided by the teacher to deliver knowledge, skills, or abilities

the process of gathering, analyzing, and reporting standardized information about what students know, can do, and understand

Works Cited

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Bunch, M. (2012). Aligning Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment. Formative, Interim, and Summative Assessment: It Takes All Three. https://measurementinc.com/sites/default/files/2017-08/Aligning Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction (M. Bunch, 2012).pdf Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. (n.d.). Assessment and Instruction Interconnectedness. https://pdcenter.pdesas.org/CourseRendering/CourseContent/Render/040150021171047102214092225010054132175136008239 Wells, M., & Clayton, C. (2021). Chapter 6: Curriculum: Planning, Assessment, & Instruction. Foundations of American Education A Critical Lens. https://viva.pressbooks.pub/foundationsofamericaneducation/chapter/chapter-6/#3

• assessments are designed to gather information on the delivery of instruction and whether the students are gaining knowledge/skillsets
• this information collected during instruction provides feedback on the student's understanding and progress. the feedback gathered helps teachers make instructional decisions and adjust strategies to deliver information more efficiently

• the results gathered from assessments inform instructional decisions and curriculum planning. this information guides the adjustments needed to enhance instructional practices moving forward
• the assessments are created to be in alignment with the learning goals and objectives from the provided curriculum
• assessments also provide a way to measure student learning against the learning objectives that are outlined in the curriculum

The effective alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment is achieved. A maximized, cohesive learning environment is created with clear learning objectives, effective teaching practices, increased student engagement, positive instructional adjustments, valid/reliable assessments to enhance the curriculum, as well as optimized learning outcomes and achievement.

• curriculum provides the framework for instruction
• curriculum guides the educator in designing the lesson plan and learning experience
• instructional methods and materials are determined by the curriculum
• efficient instruction ensures meaningful learning experiences for students