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Task 2: Applies Theories, Design Principles, and Evaluation Models
Task 2: Applies Theories, Design Principles, and Evaluation Models
Western Governors University
Designing Curriculum and Instruction 1 –D630
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Task 2: Applies Theories, Design Principles, and Evaluation Models
Curriculum Described
For this task I am choosing the curriculum used within my school, Amplify Core
Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA). The goal of this curriculum is to develop excellent readers,
writers, and thinkers by integrating knowledge-building and research-based core skills. It is the
top early literacy curriculum based on the Science of Reading. Overall developing fluent reading
and writing skills as well as improving language comprehension through the development of
vocabulary and background information are the main goals of the CKLA Amplify Curriculum.
The grade level in this curriculum I will focus on is the grade I teach, 1st Grade.
The foundation of the curriculum Amplify CKLA is research demonstrating that
eliminating the background knowledge gap is essential to eliminating the reading gap and
guaranteeing equity for every student. To achieve this, Amplify CKLA uses the lenses of cross-
curricular subjects like science, history, literature, and culture to teach literacy. It was created in
response to studies that demonstrate the vital role that prior knowledge plays in improving
reading comprehension and preparing students for college and the workforce. The curriculum
also takes into account the most recent studies on early reading, which emphasizes the value of
explicitly teaching core skills. The program uses a systematic scope and sequence with an
emphasis on phonics to help kids build the fundamental literacy skills they need (Amplify CKLA,
2023).
Design Principles
The CKLA curriculum demonstrates all of the eight design principles scope, relevance,
balance, integration, sequence, continuity, articulation, and transferability. The first design
principle I am focusing on is integration. The term "integration" refers to the mixing, fusion, or
unification of disciplines in the context of curriculum construction. When disciplines are
Task 2: Applies Theories, Design Principles, and Evaluation Models
Task 2: Applies Theories, Design Principles, and Evaluation Models
Western Governors University
Designing Curriculum and Instruction 1 –D630
, 2
Task 2: Applies Theories, Design Principles, and Evaluation Models
Curriculum Described
For this task I am choosing the curriculum used within my school, Amplify Core
Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA). The goal of this curriculum is to develop excellent readers,
writers, and thinkers by integrating knowledge-building and research-based core skills. It is the
top early literacy curriculum based on the Science of Reading. Overall developing fluent reading
and writing skills as well as improving language comprehension through the development of
vocabulary and background information are the main goals of the CKLA Amplify Curriculum.
The grade level in this curriculum I will focus on is the grade I teach, 1st Grade.
The foundation of the curriculum Amplify CKLA is research demonstrating that
eliminating the background knowledge gap is essential to eliminating the reading gap and
guaranteeing equity for every student. To achieve this, Amplify CKLA uses the lenses of cross-
curricular subjects like science, history, literature, and culture to teach literacy. It was created in
response to studies that demonstrate the vital role that prior knowledge plays in improving
reading comprehension and preparing students for college and the workforce. The curriculum
also takes into account the most recent studies on early reading, which emphasizes the value of
explicitly teaching core skills. The program uses a systematic scope and sequence with an
emphasis on phonics to help kids build the fundamental literacy skills they need (Amplify CKLA,
2023).
Design Principles
The CKLA curriculum demonstrates all of the eight design principles scope, relevance,
balance, integration, sequence, continuity, articulation, and transferability. The first design
principle I am focusing on is integration. The term "integration" refers to the mixing, fusion, or
unification of disciplines in the context of curriculum construction. When disciplines are
