Greater Things Learning Center and Extended Program Ensures State Standards Are Met in Summerville, South Carolina

TODD DAVID CURRICULA ® 2006

Todd David Curricula (TDC): faith-based, kinesthetic, project-based; rigorous in writing across disciplines and in higher-order thinking.

TDC, in one form or another, has been used in previous schools and programs in Florida, South Carolina, and Pennsylvania since 1998, reaching children in every grade level above kindergarten. TDC has proven to be successful for every learning style, as it was created out of necessity for a young man in 1985 who was the proverbial “square peg” being forced into a round hole within a traditional classroom. Smart, articulate, and eager to learn, Todd required a hands-on approach to learning. Unfortunately, he was in the era of “stand and deliver” pedagogy and he was punished for not sitting in his seat and learning out of a text book for hours on end. The end result was a young man who despised school and gave up on himself as ever being able to achieve success. This curricula, named after him, is the result of a myriad of hours interviewing Todd regarding his learning style. To God be the glory: TDC has proven to help many students who require a kinesthetic approach to learning. Todd passed away in 2012. His name will live on in the success of many students who will benefit from his need for this type of curricula.   

Todd David Curricula covers the four main academics: math, science, social studies, and English/Language Arts. Within each main discipline, there are sub-disciplines that work to enhance understanding and mastery. TDC also includes American Sign Language as a foreign language, and Bible, as God’s Word is the foundation of our lives as Christ followers.

In this annotated curricula, you will find the SC state standards for the academic requirements, lesson plans for examples of project-based learning, and suggestions for extra-curricular activities in health and PE, depending on what part of the country you live in. Educators, you will have a “Todd” in your classroom, or maybe even several of them. Teach to their bent, and the whole class will learn and succeed (and have fun while doing it!)