Standard - Based Secondary Curriculum - Version 1
MAIN TOPIC 1 - STANDARD-BASED EDUCATION
Introduction
The definitions of "Standards" state "Standards" as the essential knowledge and abilities for students in order to be
successful in their learning. Besides, standards is also crucial in SBE context, adopted by Thai Educational System since
B.E. 2544.The educational standards are named variously like Content Standards, Performance Standards, Curriculum Standards, Competency Standards, State Standards, Learning Standards, School Standards, etc. Each is appropriate for different educational purposes.In SBE context, the educators with good knowledge and understandings about "Standards"
will play the essential roles in the improvement of education through the application of knowledge on : educational standards, curriculum framework planning, using the alignment process, the development of curriculum at every level: from State to Districts and Schools. Additionally, the educators and educational system policy makers should support schools' activities
of specifying the learning outcomes and the methods of learning assessment, basing on "Standards", for the better improvement of education in the country.
SUB-TOPIC 1: MEANING
WEBSITE
Great School Partnership.Org: The Glossary of Education Reform - Standards - Based
This website describes the widely used school-improvement terms, concepts, and strategies for journalists, parents, and community members in alphabetic order. Many related terms are accessible by clicking on the linked words. The distinction between "Standards-based" and "Standards-referenced" is also focused. These traces of history on educational reforms may help users understand more clearly about the SBE and lead them to better applications in real situations of curriculum development of their countries.
URL: http://edglossary.org/standards-based/
SLIDE
IN@SlideServe.Com: Chris Garland, Julie Gay and Kim Tooley - Standards - Based Education
This presentation of 27 slides provides the information on full history of SBE in the United States. "Prominence in United States - Standards-Based Education became prominent in the late 1980s and 1990s - this reform movement calls for clear, measurable standards for all students." From the same site, many interesting related slides are provided, for example, "Transitioning into the Common Core Standards"
URL: http://slideplayer.com/slide/3585153/
VIDEO
YouTube.Com: CGCS Council of the Great City Schools - What are USA Education Standards? - This video shows the transitional steps of "USA Education Standards" through simple animated drawing.
URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5ktLyHDjL4
PDF/E-BOOK
Ode.state.or.Us: Oregon Department of Education - Academic Content Standards, Creating Consistency across Oregon
This PDF gives the concepts about the overview of standards-based education, including the history of Oregon academic content standards development; it also provides the glossary of related terms of education for the people who are interested in.
URL: http://www.ode.state.or.us/pubs/eii/academiccontentstandardsprimer.pdf
