Martin Griffin is an educational supervisor and consultant with many
decades of experience in the academic field. There are many different
responsibilities to his job, but one of the most important is developing
and implementing new school curriculums in a variety of different
subjects. The curriculum is the backbone of any class, and without a
strong curriculum, students cannot learn as effectively or process as
much information. There are many components that make up a strong
curriculum.
The most important component of any curriculum or
lesson is clarity. It is much easier for students to learn from a lesson
that is clear than from one that is convoluted or too detailed,
especially when learning new concepts. The focus should be on developing
simple yet effective methods for conveying new information. The
curriculum should also focus on the biggest, most important points
first, as these are the most important pieces of information for
students to remember. From there, the lesson can go into more detail in a
way that is structurally logical.
After students have a grasp of
the basic concept presented in a lesson, they should then be presented
with related concepts to further develop their thinking. They should
also use the concept in a variety of different ways. This is important
not only for the full retention of the information, but also for
ensuring that all types of learners can effectively process the
information. By having a curriculum that is focused on concepts and
ideas instead of systems and processes, students learn more effectively.
