unit.
3. The key concept of “form” could focus the unit on classification and geographical descriptions.

- Teacher-modelling of how to transfer information across disciplines and ideas is an important step in the learning process. 

- I’ve realized how important it is to collaborate with single-subject teachers so that students can explore similar concepts in different contexts. This leads to deeper understanding and more meaningful connections as students see how ideas transcend “subject” lines. 

I found it interesting that we should really only focus on 2 key concepts in our UOI. Looking at the list, I assumed you would want to tackle as many concepts as possible in your unit, but narrowing the focus will allow for a deeper conceptual understanding. 

 

1.     That we co-construct beliefs and mental models between teacher and students through existing knowledge. This is more of an egalitarian approach which I think is important, we learn from each other and through our own lived experiences.

2.     The examples of the related concepts helped me understand how I could use the key concepts in the classroom. I have a deeper understanding of how the key concepts guide our inquiry units.

1.     Concepts help build understanding across, between and beyond subjects. Where students can use what they have learned in different contexts.

2.     The key concepts help drive the learning experience and frame the unit of inquiry and the key questions are used to guide the beginning of the unit and introduce it.

3.     Using open ended questions encourage more exploration of the topic and can open doors to new lines of inquiry.