Workshop Curriculum Development

Breakdown of the curriculum to be aligned. Steps: ✅ 1. Identify Standards and Learning Outcomes Review national, state, or international curriculum standards. Define clear and measurable learning objectives or outcomes for each grade and subject. Ensure outcomes are developmentally appropriate and aligned vertically (across grade levels) and horizontally (across subjects at the same grade). ✅ 2. Map the Existing Curriculum Conduct a curriculum audit or gap analysis. Map current instructional content, resources, and teaching strategies to the learning outcomes. Identify redundancies, gaps, and misalignments. ✅ 3. Align Instructional Strategies Select teaching methods that best support the achievement of the identified outcomes. Ensure instructional materials (books, digital resources, etc.) support the objectives. Incorporate differentiation and inclusive practices to meet diverse learner needs. ✅ 4. Align Assessments Design or review assessments (formative and summative) to ensure they: Accurately measure the intended learning outcomes. Are aligned in terms of content, skills, and cognitive demand. Use backward design to plan assessments before lessons. ✅ 5. Professional Collaboration Conduct alignment workshops or Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). Collaborate across departments and grade levels to ensure vertical and horizontal alignment. Encourage feedback and reflection from teachers on curriculum implementation. ✅ 6. Pilot and Monitor Implementation Implement aligned units and gather evidence of student learning. Collect data on instructional practices and student performance. Use classroom observations, lesson plans, and assessment results to monitor alignment in action. ✅ 7. Revise and Improve Continuously Regularly review curriculum maps and student performance data. Adjust instruction, resources, or assessments based on feedback and outcomes. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and data-informed decision-making. ✅ 8. Communicate with Stakeholders Keep leadership, teachers, students, and parents informed. Provide training and support for teachers to implement the aligned curriculum effectively. Align school policies and professional development with curriculum goals. Tools Often Used: Curriculum mapping software (e.g., Atlas, Eduplanet21) Rubrics and performance descriptors Learning management systems (LMS)

Heard of the DACUM Approach? Most haven’t. But it’s a game-changer. In a world where ADDIE gets all the spotlight, DACUM often stays in the shadows. But if you’re designing training that's actually meant to prepare someone for the real demands of a job: this is a model you need to know. Let’s break it down. What is DACUM? DACUM stands for Developing A Curriculum.  It’s not a content-first or theory-first approach - it’s task-first. You don’t start by asking “What should the learner know?” You start by asking “What does the worker do?” In other words, DACUM flips the script: it begins with practitioners, not assumptions. A group of experts in a given job role sit down and chart out what that job actually involves - daily tasks, decisions, tools, behaviors, even soft skills. From there, you derive learning objectives, design activities, and create materials that mirror what learners will face on the ground. It’s direct. It’s grounded. And it works. Who developed it? DACUM originated in Canada in the 1960s, but was later refined and popularized by Dr. Robert Norton at Ohio State University. It’s now used widely across vocational training, technical education, and workforce development programs worldwide. Where does it shine? When you’re designing performance-based training. Skilling, reskilling, onboarding, technical roles - anywhere learners must do something, not just know something. At ID Mentors, we introduce DACUM when clients say things like: “We need to train people for this role faster.” “We want more hands-on, relevant learning.” “We’re unsure what to prioritize in the content.” And our response is often: “Let’s DACUM it.” Because this approach keeps your design anchored in the real world, not in PowerPoint slides or theory. More frameworks coming up—next in the series: SAM and why it’s not just “ADDIE with post-its.” #addie #instructionaldesign #idmentors #training #learningexperiencedesign #DACUM #taskbasedlearning #theindianID #theIndianID

Six months. Twelve sessions. One leadership curriculum built from the ground up. When I first sat down with this organization, the goal wasn't more training hours. It was simple: We need our leaders to grow in a way that lasts. That's the difference between a workshop and a curriculum. A workshop sparks insight. A curriculum creates transformation. Here's how I approached it: 👉 Map out where leaders are now vs. where the org needs them to be. 👉 Sequence sessions into a natural arc: self-leadership → leading others → leading at scale. 👉 Pair every framework with a tool, habit, or conversation leaders could use immediately. By session 12, leaders weren't just absorbing content. 🧩 They were connecting the dots. 🗺️ They were building their own roadmaps. ☑️ They were leaving with clarity on how to apply it all in the real world. That's the beauty of custom curriculum design. It adapts to the people in the room. ➡️ For new managers, it might be delegation and feedback. ➡️ For mid-level leaders, strategy and influence. ➡️ For high-potentials, executive presence and scale. Every version looks different. But the throughline is the same... intentional, layered development that sticks. This project is wrapped up, but it reminded me of something important. Leadership development doesn't have to be generic. It can be practical. Strategic. Transformative. 🌟 If your org is ready for leadership growth that lasts, I'd love to talk about what we can build together. --- 👋 Hi, I'm Tara. I post about burnout survival, career tips, and leadership lessons. I help leaders and workplaces survive the Burnout Era. 🔔 Follow Tara Kermiet M.Ed. ✦ Corporate Burnout Strategist #Burnout #BurnoutPrevention #BurnoutRecovery #Stress #WorkLifeBalance #Leadership #CareerAdvice #CorporateLife #JobTok #WorkTok #CareerTok #HumanResources