"Curriculum may be the single largest factor that determines how many students in a school will learn" (Marzano, 2003). I definitely think I agree with this quote, that and the manner that it is taught. Schmoker's book opens with a simple premise: simplicity, clarity, and priority. I hope he can hold his book to this standard. Chapter 2 talked about curriculum. The premise was that students need content, intellectual thinking skills, and authentic literacy opportunities to be successful.
The recommendation is for less standards, more depth, and a large focus on reading critically, writing critically, and debating/speaking. Sounds like the ancient Greek curriculum, no? Not surprisingly that Socrates is quoted here. Also, not entirely wrong. It seems to me literacy was much better one hundred years ago, maybe not so widespread but certainly better in those that attained it. What have we lost in exchange for 21st century skills?
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