Module
270: Present
an Effective Curriculum-based Program
Competency
Curriculum
The
following curriculum components outline the developmental
learning elements that compose the skills set for this
competency. From these outlines, 1) employees and their
supervisors can determine learning needs and
strategies, 2) instructors can develop sessions and
lesson plans. Each component also contains a list of
useful references and developmental activities.
Objectives
At the end of the Module, learners will be able to:
Articulate
how curriculum-based programming contributes to
resource stewardship and protection;
Describe
what is meant by curriculum-based and list the elements
of an effective curriculum-based program;
Deliver
an effective curriculum-based program using techniques
selected to meet participant needs and the intended
learning outcome(s).
Topics
Benefits of curriculum-based programs; defining curriculum;
elements of curriculum-based programs; developmental
characteristics; learning styles; presentation techniques;
group management.
Audience
All interpretive rangers, cooperative association employees,
other partners and volunteers who present curriculum-based
programs.
Delivery
Classroom observations, labs, park, region, servicewide
courses for rangers, universities, NAI, museum education
seminars, workshops, professional training organizations,
training contractors, Cooperative Park Education Unit
(i.e., University of Massachusetts-Lowell), experiential
learning, on-the-job training, and mentoring.
