Review of Curriculum Resources
A review form can be helpful to congregations as they critique curriculum resources. Two are provided for your consideration. The first is a checklist to use as you look through the curriculum. The second provides space for notes as your look through the resources.
Review of Curriculum Resources Checklist
What age level of resources did you review? __________________________
(young children, elementary children youth, adult)
Place a check in each box that is appropriate.
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Write the name of the curriculum in each space. >>>>>>>> |
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Systematic approach to the use of scripture |
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Does not take verses out of context or use them as “proof texts” |
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Scripture appropriate to age level |
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Teaches the main doctrines of the Christian faith |
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Compatible with the Reformed faith and doctrine |
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Teaches learners to be full participants in the life, work, and worship of the congregation |
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Allows for leader to share the distinctive emphases of Cumberland Presbyterian Church |
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Promotes growth of the learner in the Christian faith and in service |
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Helps learners to live now in their day-to-day situations |
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Attractive resources that encourage study and critical thinking |
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Provides leaders with adequate help for preparation to teach |
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Review of Curriculum Resources
Write in the age group for which you are reviewing resources: ___________________________________________
(young children, elementary, youth, adult)
Jot down you answers to the following questions
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Enter the name of the curriculum series. Jot down observations as you look through the resources. >>>>> |
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Leader’s Resource How is it organized? What background information is provided the leader? How is the Bible used? What teaching methods are suggested? Are there activities from which to choose? Is there sensitivity to different learning styles? |
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Learner’s Resource Is it age appropriate? Is it well correlated with the leader’s resource? Is it inviting to the learner? |
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Supplementary Resources What other resources are provided, such as music, maps, pictures, etc? Are these resources correlated with the leader’s resource? |
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