In their book, a teachers guide to using the next generation science. This model is applicable to many settings, ages, and content areas as well as all students. Introduction to the parallel curriculum model w hen the parallel curriculum. Carol ann tomlinson in an attempt to take lessons to a more inclusive level. The first book presents five essays that are intended to clarify and expand upon the key ideas presented in the parallel curriculumtomlinson et al. The parallel curriculum in the classroom, book 1 by carol ann. Intended applicationsfor the model enrichment, pullout, whole school,classroom, etc. The parallel curriculum model in the classroomis published in two books. Our conversations led to the publication of two additional books about pcm in. Utilizing ascending intellectual demand and differentiation, this model works to challenge all students and presents content in a variety of ways. The parallel curriculum in the classroom, book 2 ebook by. Marcia imbeau is also a longtime user and trainer in pcm. The second book contains eight units that apply the pcm in varied subjects and at varied grade levels. Curriculum, however, can be defined as prescriptive, descriptive, or both.
The lessons provided in the textbook build on students abilities, so they can see all parts of a math problem and are able to tackle and understand it at various levels. Aug 22, 2005 further developing key ideas from the highly acclaimed original book, these essays include guidelines for designing curriculum units based on the parallel curriculum model. The parallel curriculum model pcm is a unique method of organizing your lesson plans. There are a myriad of approaches to gifted education with varying levels of commitment required by districts, schools, and teachers. Introducing the parallel curriculum model in the classroom. Lynn erickson, educational consultant published on.
Review and analysis of the parallel curriculum model for high ability learners. Staff development guide for the parallel curriculum by cindy. A guide for developing gifted differentiated curriculum and instruction 25. Our students think critically and deeply at a level i have never before witnessed. Because of its connection with higher education, curriculum models and methods in gifted education have gone through rigorous research processes. A design to develop high potential and challenge highability learners was published tomlinson et al. A book of readytouse pcm units representing various subject areas and. Driving questions for the parallel curriculum model. Teaching with laurel grove school parallel curriculum model. This first book includes five essays by the authors of the pcm that are intended to clarify and expand upon the model.
The parallel curriculum model allows teachers to see the lesson sequence and along side it in parallel format the reasoning behind the steps. The parallel curriculum model is based on key beliefs or assumptions. Hall introduction there is increasing interest amongst university teachers in all components of the curriculum process rather than just for the content of a course of study. Model, parallel curriculum model to contribute to qual ity curriculum for. Read the parallel curriculum in the classroom, book 2 units for application across the content areas, k12 by available from rakuten kobo. The first book presents five essays that are intended to clarify and expand upon the key ideas presented in the parallel curriculum tomlinson et al. The parallel curriculum model pcm offers four curriculum parallels that incorporate the element of ascending intellectual demand to help teachers determine current student performance levels and develop intellectual challenges to move learners along a continuum toward expertise. The parallel curriculum model is a classroom curriculum, rather than a gifted program. Each of the four parallels offers a unique approach for organizing content, teaching, and learning that is closely aligned to the special purpose of each parallel. The following overview of pcm provides readers with a very brief summary of the model and an opportunity to see how the sum of the.
Dec 17, 2008 the parallel curriculum model provides a path for educators to move from novice to expert. The pcm utilizes four main components to developing high quality lesson plans, these are. The biggest advantage of this curriculum model is that it can be adapted for any learner, subject domain, or grade level. Brief description of the model andor its philosophy. The product and process models of curriculum development. The parallel curriculum model helps teachers not only strengthen their knowledge and pedagogy, but also rediscover a passion for their discipline based on their deeper, more connected understanding. What makes this book unique is its insistence on the development of conceptual understanding of content and its focus on the abilities, interests, and learning preferences of each student. An introduction to the parallel curriculum model shelby county schools january 9, 2008 carol l. The parallel curriculum model by danielle coughlin on prezi. The parallel curriculum model provides a path for educators to move from novice to expert. Essays for application across the content areas, k12 tomlinson, carol ann on. All attachments, including primary source documents and teacher materials, can be found on the omeka site as well. Staff development guide for the parallel curriculum.
Read the parallel curriculum in the classroom, book 1 essays for application across the content areas, k12 by available from rakuten kobo. A brief history of the parallel curriculum model pcm 3 of knowledge, the curriculum should support this development through ascending levels of intellectual demand. Further developing key ideas from the highly acclaimed original book, these essays include guidelines for designing curr. A deeper look at learning and teaching of gifted students. Lynn erickson, educational consultant as a principal and instructional leader, i have learned far more about effective instruction and powerful unit and lesson design from the parallel curriculum model than anything else. The parallel curriculum model can be used for students working at a basic level of skill and understanding, as well as for highability students ready for more complex learning options. The parallel curriculum in the classroom, book 1 ebook by. Based on the parallel curriculum model, this book provides curriculum units in social studies, science, art, and languag. English language arts curriculum model grades 910 ohio department of education, march 2015 page 3 of 40 strand reading.
Literature topic key ideas and details the all america reads offers reading strategies and lesson plans that can be used to assist struggling and reluctant readers. The product model and one which emphasises activities and effects the process model see table 1 below. One of its key premises is that good curriculum for the gifted must start with good curriculum for learners of all ability levels. Parallel curriculum model the parallel curriculum model evolved from a national association for gifted children curriculum in 1998. Its four parallel approaches to curriculum development were designed to challenge all students to greater expertise. Curricular model, where teachers curriculum designers use four core parallels and ascending intellectual demand to develop curriculum that will help students make sense and meaning of information so they retain it better. Gifted education the college of william and mary 4 7 the core curriculum. Based on the parallel curriculum model, this book provides curriculum units in social studies, science, art, and language arts for use in primary, elementary, middle, and high school settings. Based on the parallel curriculum model, this book provides curriculum units in social studies, science, art, and language arts for use in. The parallel curriculum in the classroom, book 1 national. The parallel curriculum model pcm was developed by dr. A design to develop potential and challenge highability learners.
Curriculum for highly able learners that conforms to general. Engage students with a rich curriculum that strengthens their capacity as learners and thinkers. This resource promotes a model for developing highquality curriculum that moves learners along the continuum toward expertise and provides sample units and rubrics to help. A brief overview there is a wonderfully illuminating fable from india about seven blind men who encounter an elephant. This second book contains eight units that apply the parallel. Further developing key ideas from the highly acclaimed original book, these essays include guidelines for designing curriculum units based on the parallel curriculum model. Definition the core curriculum addresses the core concepts, principles, and skills of a discipline. Education the parallel curriculum in the classroom book 1. Tony poole, principalsky vista middle school, aurora, cowhat makes this book unique is its insistence on the. A design to develop high potential and challenge highability learners remains a groundbreaking publication offering an innovative model for rich curriculum development across varying ability levels. Complementing the second edition of the parallel curriculum, this guide offers workshops, scripts, agendas, activities, and more for facilitating professional development on the parallel curriculum model. This is where the teacher addresses the core concepts, principles, and skills.
Parallel curriculum model academically and intellectually. Chapter 1 the nature of curriculum sage publications inc. It is based on the premise that every learner is somewhere on a path toward expertise in a content. Every learner is somewhere on a path toward expertise in a content area. The parallel curriculum in the classroom, book 1 by carol. The parallel curriculum model is a set of four interrelated designs that can be used singly, or in combination, to create or revise existing curriculum units, lessons, or tasks. The parallel curriculum model in the classroom is published in two books. Models of curriculum evaluation discipline of music. Apr 07, 2011 parallel curriculum units for mathematics, grades 612 combines four essential models for improving student understanding and growth in mathematics. The first book presents five essays that are intended to clarify and. In a sense, the task of defining the concept of curriculum is perhaps the most difficult of. The product model can be traced to the work of the writings of tyler 1949 who greatly influenced curriculum development in america oneill, 2010. Pros and cons of the parallel curriculum model parallel.