The
Curry/Samara Model® of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment (CSM)
The
Curry/Samara Model is comprised of strategies related to curriculum, instruction
and assessment. It helps teachers to: (1) complement factual subject matter with
rich, global concepts; (2) foster basic and abstract levels of thinking as related
to core content; and (3) engage and assess students through traditional as well
as innovative, authentic products.
CSM
involves a variety of field-tested, staff development options that help K-12 educators
to:
| (1)
engage students of all abilities and learning styles through specific, dynamic
instructional strategies;
(2)
create rich and effective lesson plans and units of study based on state and/or
local curricula and assessments;
(3)
employ authentic student products, performances and assessments that prepare students
for in school and out of school success; and
(4)
set and achieve campus wide goals to improve student performance. |
Applications/Target Audience
The
CSM involves staff development options that are effective in: (1) K- 12 grade
levels; (2) special education, general education and gifted education environments;
(3) rural, suburban and urban localities; (4) situations involving economically
challenged to economically advantaged families; and (5) multi-cultural communities.
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view or download Background and Research Foundations articles, please click here.
Copyright
and Training Policy
The
Curriculum Project owns the copyright on most of the materials and services that
we offer. The Curry/Samara Model comprises copyrighted materials in a variety
of formats including the unit matrix, lesson plans, product guides and related
software. Other items have been created and produced by us, to support implementation
of CSM. All of these items are intended for personal use, by the individual who
purchases them. Duplication of materials (including templates) for other purposes
or audiences, all forms of computer replication and duplication (including Internet-based),
and use of materials for training purposes are expressly prohibited.
For
additional information about this Copyright & Training Policy or for inquiries
about working with trainers who are licensed to present inservice related to the
Curry/Samara Model®, please contact us at:
