Clinical Field Experience A: Strengthening Curricular Programs
Grand Canyon University
EAD 520: Strengthening Curricular Programs to Promote Continuous School Improvement
Clinical Field Experience A: Strengthening Curricular Programs
During my time talking to my administrator as well as other educational leaders/ mentors,
I was able to get a better grip and understanding of how they use the district curriculum plans
and development policy regarding our state regulations. These plans also play a big role in
supporting our school’s mission and vision statements. The major functions relating to
curriculum development and design based on all my interviews were consistent in stating that
this is based on the success of pupils. Curriculum design is made to be readily accessible to all
students despite learning styles and it can also be differentiated to meet their learning needs.
, When the development of the curriculum aligns with the goals of the students, teachers, staff,
and faculty can help students access the curriculum across all areas.
When interviewing Ms. Gonzalez, she said she makes decisions that align with the school’s
mission and vision statements by incorporating these goals into her planning. The school’s
statement includes: “We model excellence and equity in education for every child at every level
by focusing on quality instruction and providing efficient systems and structures in schools to
sustain a culture committed to success (Mission & Vision Statement / Mission & Vision
statement).” She said she when she looks at this statement, she makes it her priority to
differentiate instruction so that all learners can access it. She does a lot of modeling in her
classroom and follows an I do, then you do model. She said this helps students get a better grasp
on how to do things especially since after she models it, they can ask questions which helps to
better support their understanding of the material being covered.
Curriculum decisions that are made surrounding the intervention strategies are influenced by
the beginning of the year assessments. Ms. Garafalo stated that data from math and reading
Grand Canyon University
EAD 520: Strengthening Curricular Programs to Promote Continuous School Improvement
Clinical Field Experience A: Strengthening Curricular Programs
During my time talking to my administrator as well as other educational leaders/ mentors,
I was able to get a better grip and understanding of how they use the district curriculum plans
and development policy regarding our state regulations. These plans also play a big role in
supporting our school’s mission and vision statements. The major functions relating to
curriculum development and design based on all my interviews were consistent in stating that
this is based on the success of pupils. Curriculum design is made to be readily accessible to all
students despite learning styles and it can also be differentiated to meet their learning needs.
, When the development of the curriculum aligns with the goals of the students, teachers, staff,
and faculty can help students access the curriculum across all areas.
When interviewing Ms. Gonzalez, she said she makes decisions that align with the school’s
mission and vision statements by incorporating these goals into her planning. The school’s
statement includes: “We model excellence and equity in education for every child at every level
by focusing on quality instruction and providing efficient systems and structures in schools to
sustain a culture committed to success (Mission & Vision Statement / Mission & Vision
statement).” She said she when she looks at this statement, she makes it her priority to
differentiate instruction so that all learners can access it. She does a lot of modeling in her
classroom and follows an I do, then you do model. She said this helps students get a better grasp
on how to do things especially since after she models it, they can ask questions which helps to
better support their understanding of the material being covered.
Curriculum decisions that are made surrounding the intervention strategies are influenced by
the beginning of the year assessments. Ms. Garafalo stated that data from math and reading
