Program Outcome 1 ReflectionFor this program outcome, I chose my curriculum analysis paper from CUR 512, Curriculum Analysis and Planning curriculum. In this course we defined the program, the aspects considered when writing the program, the theoretical perspectives found in the program, and the objectives of the program. In writing this article, I was able to focus on a unit I teach in third grade social studies to get a complete picture of the curriculum. I also saw complex issues surrounding the program that I had never noticed before. The curriculum is much more than the hard copy of the lessons and activities we receive as teachers, but before this course I had never really thought of the curriculum as being much more complex. more. While planning the curriculum, various aspects need to be considered, such as the content and objectives covered, materials used, order of the unit, teacher training and much more. The content and objectives covered start higher than the county curriculum. During my research on the social studies unit, I looked at the national, state, and local third grade social studies curriculum. It was very difficult to find links to the national curriculum, but I saw a strong correlation between the national and local curriculum. By studying these connections, I saw the broad reach of the program at the state level and how the local school system had focused content to create the units that teachers use in their classrooms. These connections helped me understand how the state curriculum influences and determines our local curriculum. Through my research, I also examined the types of curriculum taught in our classrooms. For example,...... middle of paper ...... complex process in which many things are taken into consideration. The curriculum developed must be aligned with the curriculum taught and tested in class. This is particularly important in hopes of developing continuity within a school system and now continuity nationally. Through an engaging and well-developed curriculum, we can effectively support student learning and impact their academic growth for years to come.ReferencesCommon Core State Standards Intiative. (2012). Common Core National Standards. Retrieved from http://www.corestandards.org/the-standardsPosner, G. (2004). Analyze the curriculum. New York: McGraw-Hill. Glatthorn, A., Boschee, F., Whitehead, B. and Boschee, B. (2012). Curriculum leadership. United Kingdom: Sage Publications, Inc. Retrieved from http://www.uk.sagepub.com/upm-data/44331_10.pdf