1. PLEASANT VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
    2. Brodheadsville, Pennsylvania 18322
    3. PLANNED COURSE ADAPTATIONS/MODIFICATIONS
    4. Introduction
  1. PREFACE
  2. PLANNED COURSE CURRICULUM GUIDE (PCCG)
  3. DEFINITIONS

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 


PLEASANT VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT



PLEASANT VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT


Brodheadsville, Pennsylvania 18322



Brodheadsville, Pennsylvania 18322


PLANNED COURSE ADAPTATIONS/MODIFICATIONS



PLANNED COURSE ADAPTATIONS/MODIFICATIONS
 


Introduction



Introduction
 

 The instructional adaptations that follow are provided as suggestions to be implemented with all students, particularly with those in need of special education services including the gifted. This listing is in no way intended to be exhaustive. Rather, it is reflective of some major considerations in the area of curriculum adaptations/modifications.
 
These instructional adaptations will work with any student, but are especially beneficial to those in need of learning support. Some may argue that these modifications are simply good teaching. Indeed, modifications of this type do represent good teaching. These principles of good teaching become instructional modifications whenever: (1) certain students in a particular class require such modifications above and beyond what is typically required by most students in that class and (2) without these modifications, these same students would not succeed.
 
Assessment is an integral part of instruction reflecting student progress as well as achievement. Therefore, also included are suggestions for assessment modifications.
 
 
  Peer Support
  Cooperative learning among peers
  Modeling
  Development of Information Organizer
  Development of Graphic Organizer
  Development of structured study guides
  Student selection of instructional material (i.e., reading, writing, math)
  Taped lessons
  Copy notes (peer or teacher)
  Student conferencing
  Combine and vary modes of lesson presentation
  Adjust language level to match the developmental and intellectual levels of students
  Let student practice given examples first. Then assign tasks to be completed.
  Provide opportunity for guided and independent practice in a variety of situations
  Limit number and length of directions
  Have students repeat/review directions (i.e., peer to peer, student to teacher)
  Give feedback that is as immediate, specific, and objective as possible
  Clarify error responses so that students do not make the same errors over and over again
  Reinforce progress towards desired outcomes
  Breakdown complex tasks into smaller, more manageable units
  Use verbal prompts to elicit desired results
  Use manual guidance (i.e., hand over hand) to facilitate correct responses
  Computer assisted instruction
  Assessment based upon teacher observation of student performance (i.e., daily work, portfolio, artifacts, projects) 		  Extended test time
  Test read to student by teacher or peer
  Oral testing (i.e., student retelling of information)
  Open book/note test
  Alternate testing (any demonstration of a student's understanding of concepts)
  Retesting
  Reduce the number of responses required on tests
  Use of curriculum based assessment
  Vary test format
  Objectively define mastery as related to each task. Tasks should be learned to mastery
  Reduce or remove distracting stimuli
  Use of concrete objects and manipulatives in all stages of instruction and assessment
  Emphasize important information
  Allow extra time to complete assignments/projects
  Limit the number of assigned tasks in the initial stages of learning. As the student's competency increases, expect the student to complete the same number of tasks as the rest of the class
  Use supplemental materials
  Alternate assignments accepted (i.e., modification to homework assignments)
  Flexible grouping/individual assistance
  Seating to accommodate needs
  Teacher proximity
  Use behavioral management techniques (i.e., contracts, time-out, token system, charts)


 
 

 

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PREFACE
 

 
 
Users and information seekers should familiarize themselves with the purpose and terminology of this Planned Course
Curriculum Guide (PCCG). We suggest that you first read the following:
 
 
            • PCCG PURPOSE AND INTENT
           • PCCG DEFINITIONS
 
 
  The PCCG specifies the unit lesson outcome, essential content, standards, activities, resources, and evaluation of student performance. This sector provides the means to initiate the learning activities to attain the program goal as identified in the course description and intent.
 
 The standards and outcomes are minimal expectations; further embellishment of the course is discretionary with the instructor depending upon the capability of the students.
 
 This PCCG is designed as an ACTIVE document capable of technological modification as required.
 
 The instructional delivery of this curriculum is quality controlled through the lesson plan development of the teacher.
 
 
 
               
 
 
 

PLANNED COURSE CURRICULUM GUIDE (PCCG)
PURPOSE AND INTENT
 

 
 

The Planned Course Curriculum Guide (PCCG) is a multi-purpose document:
 

•  All staff, particularly new teachers, can understand instructional expectations through the WRITTEN curriculum
 
•  A continuing district-wide instructional process and scope and sequence of subject matter are enhanced. The WRITTEN curriculum is delivered through the TAUGHT curriculum [instructional content and learning activities] and is evaluated through the TESTED curriculum [expected levels of student achievement - learning outcomes]
 
•  Priority student-centered outcomes are identified and attained through suggested learning activities and content designed to help insure a balanced and comprehensive basic curriculum
 
••  Essential content and course standards provide an efficient basis for selecting appropriate instructional materials and resources
 
•  Staff development areas for curriculum improvement are provided
 
•  The PCCG conforms with current Pennsylvania Department of Education curriculum regulations and serves the dual feature of providing both an administrative document and an instructional guide
 
•  Content and subject format remain flexible and adaptable to modification - an “active” document
 
•  Special Pennsylvania Department of Education [PDE] legislation is identified
 
•  Parents and students are provided with an overview of the instructional program and each course in particular
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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PLANNED COURSE CURRICULUM GUIDE (PCCG)

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DEFINITIONS
 

•  Course Description and Intent: a brief overview of the course and program goals
 
 
•  Instructional Time: frequency of class meetings and time/appropriate credit at the secondary level
 
 
•  Special Notes: emphatic features or highlights and identification of Department of Education mandates found in the course
 
 
•  Unit Lesson Outcome: describes the knowledge, skills, attitudes, student performance behaviors and areas of study that have been identified as appropriate to help the student attain the rigorous standards of a quality education
 
 
•  Teaching-Learning Activities: suggested activities designed to help all students achieve the learning outcomes and standards
 
 
•  Outcomes/Standards: statements establishing the minimal knowledge, skills, performance behaviors, and essential learning (content) a student must attain
 
 
•  Expected Levels of Achievement (Learning Outcomes): what students will be expected to do as a result of the application of teaching-learning activities and content
 
 
•  Evaluation Criteria (Actual Level of Attainment): student performance level achieved and measured through specified evaluation criteria

 
Subject Title: BUSINESS EDUCATION
 
Discipline/Grade Level: 		 
ADVANCED WORD PROCESSING--GRADES 10, 11 AND 12
UNIT LESSON OUTCOME: 1
 
The learner will be able to format documents.

 
RELATIONSHIP TO PA OUTCOMES/STANDARDS (Check Appropriate Graduation Outcomes)
Communications
 
1.1
X
1.2
X
1.3
 
1.4
 
1.5
 
1.6
X 1.7  
1.8
X            
Mathematics
 
2.1
 
2.2
 
2.3
 
2.4
 
2.5
 
2.6
 
2.7
 
2.8
  2.9   2.10   2.11  
Science & Technology
 
3.1
 
3.2
 
3.3
 
3.4
 
3.5
 
3.6
 
3.7
 
3.8
  3.9 X        
Environment & Ecology
 
4.1
 
4.2
 
4.3
 
4.4
 
4.5
 
4.6
 
4.7
 
4.8
  4.9          
Civics & Government
 
5.1
 
5.2
 
5.3
 
5.4
                             
Economics
 
6.1
 
6.2
 
6.3
 
6.4
 
6.5
                         
Geography
 
7.1
 
7.2
 
7.3
 
7.4
                             
History
 
8.1
 
8.2
 
8.3
 
8.4
                             

Arts & Humanities
Health, Safety & PE
 
10.1
X
10.2
 
10.3
 
10.4
 
10.5
                         
Family & Consumer Science
 
11.1
 
11.2
 
11.3
 
11.4
                             
World Language
 
12.1
 
12.2
 
12.3
 
12.4
 
12.5
 
12.6
                     
Career Education & Work
 
13.1
 
13.2
 
13.3
 
13.4
X                            

 

 
ESSENTIAL CONTENT OUTCOMES/STANDARD
 
CONTENT & INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES/STRATEGIES WITH CORRECTIVES AND EXTENSIONS (Individually created teaching activities may be used to achieve the standards; however, listed below are activities which may be helpful:
ACTUAL LEVEL OF ATTAINMENT (EVALUATION CRITERIA) ASSESSMENT
RESOURCES AND MATERIALS
STANDARD 1      
       
  Discuss how to boot the computer.
  Discuss how to load and run a word processing program.
  Explain how to made backup files.
  Examine how to correctly use the keyboard to interact with a word processing program in the computer.
  Type original information into the computer.
  Discuss proper equipment care and safety at all times.
  Explore how to function properly in a device-sharing environment.
  Explain the use of important keys that have specific functions.
  Save files using proper file names.
  Discuss how to a find file.
  Examine how to delete files from their storage area.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  		  Explain to the students how to boot a computer, load and run programs; have them practice the process.
  Perform assignments on the computer, save the assignments, load and print them.
Correctives:
  Handouts
  Cooperative learning groups
  Individual tutoring
  Peer tutoring
  Reference information
Extensions:
  Group presentations
 
 
 
 
 
  		  Teacher created tests and quizzes
  Class discussion and participation
  Student projects
  Student portfolio
  Timed production tests
 
 
 
 
 
 
  		  Word processing software
  On-line resources
  Textbook incorporating advanced word processing activities.
  Keyboarding reinforcement software.
  Desktop publishing software.
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
Subject Title: BUSINESS EDUCATION
 
Discipline/Grade Level: 		 
ADVANCED WORD PROCESSING--GRADES 10, 11 AND 12
UNIT LESSON OUTCOME: 2
 
The learner will demonstrate the format of processing business documents using advanced word processing techniques.

 
RELATIONSHIP TO PA OUTCOMES/STANDARDS (Check Appropriate Graduation Outcomes)
Communications
 
1.1
X
1.2
X
1.3
X
1.4
X
1.5
X
1.6
X 1.7 X
1.8
             
Mathematics
 
2.1
 
2.2
 
2.3
 
2.4
 
2.5
 
2.6
 
2.7
 
2.8
  2.9   2.10   2.11  
Science & Technology
 
3.1
 
3.2
 
3.3
 
3.4
 
3.5
 
3.6
 
3.7
 
3.8
  3.9          
Environment & Ecology
 
4.1
 
4.2
 
4.3
 
4.4
 
4.5
 
4.6
 
4.7
 
4.8
  4.9          
Civics & Government
 
5.1
 
5.2
 
5.3
 
5.4
                             
Economics
 
6.1
 
6.2
 
6.3
 
6.4
 
6.5
                         
Geography
 
7.1
 
7.2
 
7.3
 
7.4
                             
History
 
8.1
 
8.2
 
8.3
 
8.4
                             

Arts & Humanities
Health, Safety & PE
 
10.1
 
10.2
 
10.3
 
10.4
 
10.5
                         
Family & Consumer Science
 
11.1
 
11.2
 
11.3
 
11.4
                             
World Language
 
12.1
 
12.2
 
12.3
 
12.4
 
12.5
 
12.6
                     
Career Education & Work
 
13.1
 
13.2
 
13.3
X
13.4
X                            

 

 
ESSENTIAL CONTENT OUTCOMES/STANDARD
 
CONTENT & INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES/STRATEGIES WITH CORRECTIVES AND EXTENSIONS (Individually created teaching activities may be used to achieve the standards; however, listed below are activities which may be helpful:
ACTUAL LEVEL OF ATTAINMENT (EVALUATION CRITERIA) ASSESSMENT
RESOURCES AND MATERIALS
STANDARD 2      
       
  Produce neat, error-free, usable business documents.
  Complete all documents in acceptable manner in the time allotted.
  Prepare a number of documents under timed conditions in order to meet specified goals for each document.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  		  As time permits students will have the opportunity to assist with specific jobs such as administrative related reports, forms, form letters, etc.
  Exercises incorporating a combination of formatting and editing features.
  Application problems creating announcements.
Correctives:
  Handouts
  Cooperative learning groups.
  Individual tutoring
  Peer tutoring
  Examples and demos
  Reference information
Extensions:
  Auto table format
  Wizards and templates
 
 
 
 
 
  		  Teacher created tests and quizzes
  Class discussion and participation
  Student projects
  Student portfolio
  Timed production tests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  		  Word processing software
  On-line resources
  Textbook incorporating advanced word processing activities.
  Keyboarding reinforcement software.
  Desktop publishing software.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
Subject Title: BUSINESS EDUCATION
 
Discipline/Grade Level: 		 
ADVANCED WORD PROCESSING--GRADES 10, 11 AND 12
UNIT LESSON OUTCOME: 3
 
The learner will demonstrate an introductory understanding of desktop publishing.

 
RELATIONSHIP TO PA OUTCOMES/STANDARDS (Check Appropriate Graduation Outcomes)
Communications
 
1.1
X
1.2
X
1.3
X
1.4
X
1.5
X
1.6
X 1.7 X
1.8
X            
Mathematics
 
2.1
 
2.2
 
2.3
 
2.4
 
2.5
 
2.6
 
2.7
 
2.8
  2.9   2.10   2.11  
Science & Technology
 
3.1
 
3.2
 
3.3
 
3.4
 
3.5
 
3.6
 
3.7
 
3.8
  3.9          
Environment & Ecology
 
4.1
 
4.2
 
4.3
 
4.4
 
4.5
 
4.6
 
4.7
 
4.8
  4.9          
Civics & Government
 
5.1
 
5.2
 
5.3
 
5.4
                             
Economics
 
6.1
 
6.2
 
6.3
 
6.4
 
6.5
                         
Geography
 
7.1
 
7.2
 
7.3
 
7.4
                             
History
 
8.1
 
8.2
 
8.3
 
8.4
                             

Arts & Humanities
Health, Safety & PE
 
10.1
 
10.2
 
10.3
 
10.4
 
10.5
                         
Family & Consumer Science
 
11.1
 
11.2
 
11.3
 
11.4
                             
World Language
 
12.1
 
12.2
 
12.3
 
12.4
 
12.5
 
12.6
                     
Career Education & Work
 
13.1
 
13.2
 
13.3
 
13.4
X                            

 

 
ESSENTIAL CONTENT OUTCOMES/STANDARD
 
CONTENT & INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES/STRATEGIES WITH CORRECTIVES AND EXTENSIONS (Individually created teaching activities may be used to achieve the standards; however, listed below are activities which may be helpful:
ACTUAL LEVEL OF ATTAINMENT (EVALUATION CRITERIA) ASSESSMENT
RESOURCES AND MATERIALS
STANDARD 3      
       
  Explore the basic procedures in operating a desktop program.
  Examine the relationship of desktop publishing and word processing.
  Load a desktop publishing program.
  Print a graphic from the desktop graphics file.
  Produce a letterhead containing at least 2-graphic and text information.
  Produce a flyer containing graphics and text information.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  		  Students will compete to see who can produce the best letter or flyer.
  Students will complete jobs as needed for teachers and administrators to reinforce their w/p and d/p skills.
  Students will create brochures.
  Students will create letterheads saved as a template file.
  Students will insert art into various documents.
Correctives:
  Cooperative learning groups.
  Individual tutoring
  Peer tutoring
  Examples and demos
  Reference information
Extensions:
  Simulation
 
 
 
 
 
  		  Teacher created tests and quizzes
  Class discussion and participation
  Student projects
  Student portfolio
  Timed production tests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  		  Word processing software
  On-line resources
  Textbook incorporating advanced word processing activities.
  Keyboarding reinforcement software.
  Desktop publishing software.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
Subject Title: BUSINESS EDUCATION
 
Discipline/Grade Level: 		 
ADVANCED WORD PROCESSING--GRADES 10, 11 AND 12
UNIT LESSON OUTCOME: 4
 
The learner will develop an introductory date base file.

 
RELATIONSHIP TO PA OUTCOMES/STANDARDS (Check Appropriate Graduation Outcomes)
Communications
 
1.1
X
1.2
X
1.3
X
1.4
X
1.5
X
1.6
X 1.7 X
1.8
X            
Mathematics
 
2.1
 
2.2
 
2.3
 
2.4
 
2.5
 
2.6
 
2.7
 
2.8
  2.9   2.10   2.11  
Science & Technology
 
3.1
 
3.2
 
3.3
 
3.4
 
3.5
 
3.6
 
3.7
 
3.8
  3.9          
Environment & Ecology
 
4.1
 
4.2
 
4.3
 
4.4
 
4.5
 
4.6
 
4.7
 
4.8
  4.9          
Civics & Government
 
5.1
 
5.2
 
5.3
 
5.4
                             
Economics
 
6.1
 
6.2
 
6.3
 
6.4
 
6.5
                         
Geography
 
7.1
 
7.2
 
7.3
 
7.4
                             
History
 
8.1
 
8.2
 
8.3
 
8.4
                             

Arts & Humanities
Health, Safety & PE
 
10.1
 
10.2
 
10.3
 
10.4
 
10.5
                         
Family & Consumer Science
 
11.1
 
11.2
 
11.3
 
11.4
                             
World Language
 
12.1
 
12.2
 
12.3
 
12.4
 
12.5
 
12.6
                     
Career Education & Work
 
13.1
 
13.2
 
13.3
 
13.4
X                            

 

 
ESSENTIAL CONTENT OUTCOMES/STANDARD
 
CONTENT & INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES/STRATEGIES WITH CORRECTIVES AND EXTENSIONS (Individually created teaching activities may be used to achieve the standards; however, listed below are activities which may be helpful:
ACTUAL LEVEL OF ATTAINMENT (EVALUATION CRITERIA) ASSESSMENT
RESOURCES AND MATERIALS
STANDARD 4      
       
  Produce 10 form letters properly addressed and formatted merging information from a d/b file to a w/p file.
  Produce reports and lists.
  Generate mail labels.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  		  Students will create data base file and record information throughout the semester.
  Use mail merge function to create file and send letters.
Correctives:
  Cooperative learning groups.
  Individual tutoring
  Peer tutoring
  Examples and demos
  Reference Information
Extensions:
  Create a school database for a mail merge.
 
 
 
  		  Teacher created tests and quizzes
  Class discussion and participation
  Student projects
  Student portfolio
  Timed production tests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  		  Word processing software
  On-line resources
  Textbook incorporating advanced word processing activities.
  Keyboarding reinforcement software.
  Desktop publishing software.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
Subject Title: BUSINESS EDUCATION
 
Discipline/Grade Level: 		 
ADVANCED WORD PROCESSING -GRADES 10, 11 AND 12
UNIT LESSON OUTCOME: 5
 
The learner will discuss table formatting and increase keyboarding skill.

 
RELATIONSHIP TO PA OUTCOMES/STANDARDS (Check Appropriate Graduation Outcomes)
Communications
 
1.1
X
1.2
X
1.3
X
1.4
X
1.5
 
1.6
X 1.7  
1.8
X            
Mathematics
 
2.1
X
2.2
X
2.3
X
2.4
 
2.5
 
2.6
X
2.7
 
2.8
X 2.9   2.10   2.11  
Science & Technology
 
3.1
 
3.2
 
3.3
 
3.4
 
3.5
 
3.6
 
3.7
 
3.8
  3.9          
Environment & Ecology
 
4.1
 
4.2
 
4.3
 
4.4
 
4.5
 
4.6
 
4.7
 
4.8
  4.9          
Civics & Government
 
5.1
 
5.2
 
5.3
 
5.4
                             
Economics
 
6.1
 
6.2
 
6.3
 
6.4
 
6.5
                         
Geography
 
7.1
 
7.2
 
7.3
 
7.4
                             
History
 
8.1
 
8.2
 
8.3
 
8.4
                             

Arts & Humanities
Health, Safety & PE
 
10.1
 
10.2
 
10.3
 
10.4
 
10.5
                         
Family & Consumer Science
 
11.1
 
11.2
 
11.3
 
11.4
                             
World Language
 
12.1
 
12.2
 
12.3
 
12.4
 
12.5
 
12.6
                     
Career Education & Work
 
13.1
 
13.2
 
13.3
 
13.4