SCHOOL DISTRICT
NO. 78 (FRASER-CASCADE)
POLICY NO: 5400
DATE: 97-10-28
REVISED: 2004-08-24
SUBJECT:
BOARD/AUTHORITY AUTHORIZED COURSES
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It is the policy of the Board of School Trustees, to provide a wide range of educational opportunities to meet the needs of all pupils in the schools in School District No. 78 (Fraser-Cascade).
SCHOOL DISTRICT
NO. 78 (FRASER-CASCADE)
REGULATIONS NO: 5400 R
DATE: 97-10-28
REVISED: 2004-08-24
SUBJECT:
BOARD/AUTHORITY AUTHORIZED COURSES
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1.
General
a) Proposals for any board/authority authorized course and all supporting test(s) and other instructional materials shall be forwarded to the Superintendent of Schools.
b) The Superintendent shall make a recommendation to the Board of School Trustees.
c) Approval of any board/authority authorized course and its supporting texts and other instructional material shall be by resolution of the Board.
2. Course Details
Submission for approval of board/authority authorized courses shall be made in writing and shall include the following:
a)
Course
Name
BAA Course names should reflect the subject area and include the grade level 10, 11, or 12 in the course name.
b)
Grade
Level
The grade level reflects the appropriate level of instruction. In some cases, it may be appropriate to create several courses at the same grade level in order to treat different aspects of the subject. This strategy may also be used in the case of a large amount of content divided into several courses. Such courses could be labeled, for example, Psychology 11A, 11B, and 11C.
c)
Number of
Credits
Credits refer to the value of a grade 10, 11, or 12 course. The credit value reflects the length and scope of a course. A full course is 4 credits (100 to 120 hours).
d)
Course
Synopsis
The course synopsis is a statement of product. It outlines what a student has gained when the course is completed.
e)
Rationale
The rationale is a statement of the reasons for wanting to offer opportunities to study this course. The rationale answers the questions: Why is it important for students to take this course?
f)
Organizational
Structure
The organizational structure included the curriculum organizers (the big ideas) and the specific topics or units, which include the learning outcomes, instruction and assessment components, and time allotments.
g)
Learning
Outcomes
The learning outcomes are statements of what students are expected to know and be able to do within each course curriculum organizer.
Learning outcomes for a BAA Course must be:
·
written to complete the stem: It is expected that students will…
·
appropriate to the age or grade range for which they
are intended
·
understandable by students, parents, and educators
·
observable or measurable (i.e., stated in such a way
that it will be readily apparent when the student has met the expectation)
·
clearly stated in terms of what will be expected of
students
·
supportive of a range of instructional and assessment
strategies
h)
Instructional
Component
The instructional component of a course expands on and makes clear the intent of the learning outcomes. It involves the use of activities, techniques, and methods that can be employed to meet diverse student needs and to deliver the curriculum. The nature and features of the course will influence instructional strategies and activities.
i)
Assessment
Component
The assessment component provides opportunities to assess formatively and summatively the students’ achievement of the learning outcomes.
j)
Learning
Resources
The learning resources selected for the course should be age appropriate and support the learning outcomes. The selection and development of learning resources should take into account the needs of learners. Considerations include diverse learning rates and styles, and a range of special needs. Major learning resources, including teacher resources, should be listed.
Learning
resources that are selected to support BAA Courses must be evaluated through
the local board-approved process.
3. If answers to the foregoing cannot be provided to the satisfaction of the Board, the course may not be approved or may be referred to the Superintendent for a further report and resubmission.