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Overview
You will develop a concept map using the example provided in the media, Concept Maps in Curriculum DevelopmentLinks to an external site.. Creating a concept map will help you visualize the topics you want to include in your problem-based curriculum. The topics for the Concept Map should be related to the problem you identified in your Needs Assessment activity. The purpose of this activity is for you to have a clear picture of the main topic and related topics for your problem-based curriculum.
You will include and explain your concept map in your Week 6 assignment.
Preparation
You will start with your problem-based topic. From the topic, you will develop five related issues that you believe need to be discussed in your curriculum. You will then include two examples of credible, relevant, and appropriate sources to support each related issue.
If you choose, you may include more related issues, providing as much detail about the problem you want to explore.
Requirements
Complete the following:
1. Create a concept map that identifies your problem-based design topic.
2. Identify five issues related to the main topic you believe should be discussed in your curriculum.
3. Identify two examples of credible, relevant, and appropriate sources for each related issue.
· Sources must be cited according to Strayer Writing Standards.
ATTN: Citations should look as such: (Murthi, 1) and (MacCann, 2). Then under the Sources page, list the articles in numerical order to match the order in which you introduced the in-text citations in the paper. Remember, when two or more authors are listed in the article only use the first author's last name when using an in-text citation to meet the SWS guidelines. In addition, under the sources page, list the full sources such as, Sources 1. Author's First and Last Name. Year of Publication. (Do not use parenthesis)
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EDU555 – K-12: Curriculum Design and Development
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Week 3 Activity – Needs Assessment and Topic Selection Template Name: Courtney Hopkins
Professor Name: Professor Vance
Date: October 17, 2024
GUIDING QUESTIONS
Use these questions and notes as a guide to complete your assignment requirements.
1. What K-12 grade level are you designing the curriculum for? Choose the grade-level of the students: elementary, middle-school, and high school students.
2. Why did you choose this level? Explain your specific choice. 3. Is the content adjusted to the grade level? The level of content for your problem-centered
curriculum should be adjusted based on the different grade levels. 4. What are the demographics of your student body?
• If you are currently teaching, describe the demographic make-up of your students. Discuss their performance scores as they pertain to the state standards.
• If you are not teaching, then select a local school and research some information about the school.
5. What do you think students already know about the topic? Based on your chosen grade level, what kind of prior knowledge can you assume?
6. What is the make-up of the teachers in the school?
ASSIGNMENT REQUIREMENTS
These are the criteria on which you will be assessed. Please also review the scoring guide to make sure you understand how work will be graded.
1. Describe the topic you will use to develop a problem-based curriculum.
The topic chosen for the problem-based curriculum is: Mental Health Awareness among High School Students. By including this curriculum, this is to address the emerging mental health issues such as stress due to academic performance pressure, social isolation due to social affects, and the effects of COVID 19 impacts.
2. Describe the school district for which you are developing the curriculum.
EDU555 – K-12: Curriculum Design and Development
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The curriculum is being developed for a suburban k-12 school district in Kansas. This district is designed for students who belong to different ethnicity, half of them are Hispanic, a quarter of them is black, and the rest 45% is white. The district has experienced increased concern in learner’s distress with the signs being seen in poor performance, increased truancy and propulsion for counseling services due to student’s anxiety, depression and stress.
3. Identify two current (within the last year) articles from your EdWeek research that support your topic selection as a good fit for your problem-based curriculum. Explain your reasons for choosing each article.
Article Reasons for choosing Jurcik, T., Jarvis, G. E., Doric, J. Z., Krasavtseva, Y., Yaltonskaya, A., Ogiwara, K., ... & Grigoryan, K. (2023). Adapting mental health services to the COVID-19 pandemic: reflections from professionals in four countries. In How the COVID-19 Pandemic Transformed the Mental Health Landscape (pp. 3-28). Routledge.
This article discusses the significant need for expanded mental health services in schools, especially in the aftermath of the pandemic. It emphasizes the growing demand and highlights gaps in mental health support, making it relevant for the proposed curriculum.
Barker, R., Hartwell, G., Egan, M., & Lock, K. (2023). The importance of school culture in supporting student mental health in secondary schools. Insights from a qualitative study. British Educational Research Journal, 49(3), 499-521.
This article highlights innovative approaches to supporting student mental health. It also addresses the challenges schools face in dealing with mental health issues and underscores the importance of a problem-based approach in high schools.
4. Identify five recent (within the last five years) library articles that can be used to support your topic selection. Explain your reasons for choosing each article.
Article Reasons for choosing Andermo, S., Hallgren, M., Nguyen, T. T. D., Jonsson, S., Petersen, S., Friberg, M., ... & Elinder, L. S. (2020). School-related physical activity interventions and mental health among children: a systematic review and meta- analysis. Sports medicine-open, 6, 1-27.
This article provides a comprehensive review of mental health interventions that are effective in school settings. It offers insights into evidence- based practices that can inform the curriculum development process.
Tomé, G., Almeida, A., Ramiro, L., & Gaspar, T. (2021). Intervention in schools promoting mental health and well-being: a systematic. Global J Comm Psychol Pract, 34, 3-23.
This article examines the role schools play in fostering student resilience and well-being, aligning with the objective of the proposed mental health curriculum.
EDU555 – K-12: Curriculum Design and Development
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Aguirre Velasco, A., Cruz, I. S. S., Billings, J., Jimenez, M., & Rowe, S. (2020). What are the barriers, facilitators and interventions targeting help-seeking behaviours for common mental health problems in adolescents? A systematic review. BMC psychiatry, 20, 1-22.
This research explores the various barriers that schools encounter when trying to implement mental health services, providing valuable context for understanding potential obstacles.
Hoover, S., & Bostic, J. (2021). Schools as a vital component of the child and adolescent mental health system. Psychiatric services, 72(1), 37-48.
This article outlines strategies for successfully integrating mental health education into existing high school curricula, making it highly relevant for curriculum design.
Cefai, C., Camilleri, L., Bartolo, P., Grazzani, I., Cavioni, V., Conte, E., ... & Colomeischi, A. A. (2022). The effectiveness of a school-based, universal mental health programme in six European countries. Frontiers in Psychology, 13, 925614.
This study provides empirical evidence of the positive effects of school-based mental health programs on student academic and emotional outcomes.
5. Describe the individuals directly affected by your topic problem.
This topic has an impact on the students in the school district, especially the high school students, as the main beneficiaries of this topic. Finally, the teachers, school counselors and parents will also be involved since they are direct stakeholders in the delivery of the mental health curriculum and ensuring that it is given the needed boost in future.
6. Describe possible barriers that could delay the implementation of this curriculum.
Some of the challenges that may hinder the implementation of this curriculum are lack of funds in the provision of mental health programs, attitude of some parents or members of the society that may not support the teaching of this curriculum or lack of professional workers in the school to offer quality interventions. There might also be other timetable issues within the school classroom curriculum that could slow down the implementation of this new curriculum.