American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance - AAHPERD

Issue: November 2010

Implementing  a Four-Phase Curriculum Review Model
  Nancy LaCursia

Abstract: This article  describes how to implement the four-phase curriculum review model, a simplified  process for renovating a high school health and physical education curriculum.  Although this model was used at a large suburban high school, it could be  adapted for use by smaller schools or other disciplines. The four phases of  this model are: (1) needs assessment, (2) philosophy and goals, (3) curriculum  product, and (4) implementation/ evaluation. Each phase provides the basis for  subsequent phase development. Keys to completing the model include teacher buy-in,  communication, parent involvement, and administrative support. Challenges to  completing the four phases include lack of time, expertise, and commitment by  teachers to complete tasks.

Article category: Curriculum