Summarizing a Learning Journey
This page shares my reflections and key takeaways from the “Managing the P–12 Curriculum: Professional Learning Portfolio” course. It includes a video artifact and my professional portfolio that highlight my learning.
Unpacking Wexler's Argument: Knowledge Over Skills
This video looks at Wexler’s argument that schools often focus more on reading skills than on building background knowledge. I explore how this can impact students who don’t have the knowledge they need to fully understand what they read. Click the link below to watch the full video.
Bluebonnet Learning: A Local Impact
Filmed and photographed across multiple campuses in my district, this video connects Wexler’s research to our first year of using Bluebonnet Learning. I reflect on the changes I saw in classrooms and the shift in instruction when a knowledge-building curriculum is used, leading to deeper student engagement and understanding.
Key Discoveries From My Course
Beyond the video, my portfolio highlights the key ideas and takeaways from the course. It brings together my work and shows my understanding of the curriculum, my thinking, and how I’ve grown throughout the “Managing the P–12 Curriculum” course.