The American School of Doha has created a standards-based curriculum
that is based on research and best practice. Curriculum is developed
using a curriculum review team approach.
Each curricular area has a mission statement, a set of Essential Agreements and Pre-K – 12 standards and benchmarks. Common standards span
from Pre-K to Grade 12. Performance Indicators are being developed by grade level for
Pre-K though 8, and by course in the High School. We recognize the fact
that curriculum review is an ongoing process and our curriculum is
constantly monitored for appropriateness, alignment and rigor. The
Director of Curriculum and Professional Learning oversees all
curriculum work in conjunction with the leadership team and faculty.
The American School of Doha uses the AERO (American Education Reaches
Out) standards as the basis for curriculum design and also utilizes the
work of national and international benchmarking organizations. The ASD
curriculum is closely aligned to current best practices in the United
States. At the same time we also recognize our uniqueness as an
international school that embraces a global perspective as we prepare
our students to become citizens of the world.
Units of study are developed around the principles of Understanding by
Design (Wiggins and McTighe) and include enduring understandings,
essential questions and assessments that are aligned to the ASD
standards and benchmarks.
The ASD Curriculum is housed on our Atlas Rubicon site, in our shared
folders on the ASD server, and on the ASD website at www.asd.edu.qa.
Definition of Learning
“Learning takes place when new knowledge,
understanding and skills are obtained or when prior knowledge, understanding
and skills are being consolidated”
