Design Units to Teach for Understanding Pre-workshop Reading Tasks by YU WEN https://padlet.com/1405029500/l9ql9ungeioj204d In our upcoming Understanding by Design workshop, we've set up a Padlet board to facilitate interactive learning. Please complete these tasks by October 20th:-Share your insights on the assigned material concisely.-Engage constructively in discussions by commenting on peers' posts.-Respond to comments on your own posts with clarifications or gratitude.-Maintain a respectful and inclusive tone throughout interactions to value diverse perspectives.请在10月20日之前完成以下任务：1.简明扼要地分享您对指定材料的见解。2.通过评论同学们的帖子进行建设性互动。3.积极回应对您帖子的评论，提供澄清或感谢。4.在互动中保持尊重和包容，珍视不同观点。 en-us 2023-09-17 08:46:55 UTC 2023-10-03 06:21:18 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/2142153300/9a8d56861b4a04c77aa61ee8b1a2143a/_____20230426194403.jpg How do you determine learning objectives and success criteria? Reflecting on a personal or student's successful learning experience, summarize the learning objectives and success criteria. How did you know you were successful? 1405029500 https://padlet.com/1405029500/l9ql9ungeioj204d/wish/2707262636 2023-09-17 09:44:49 UTC https://padlet.com/1405029500/l9ql9ungeioj204d/wish/2707262636 What are the three steps of UbD (Understanding by Design) backward instructional design, and how does it differ from traditional teaching? 1405029500 https://padlet.com/1405029500/l9ql9ungeioj204d/wish/2707348588 2023-09-17 12:36:08 UTC https://padlet.com/1405029500/l9ql9ungeioj204d/wish/2707348588 What is the difference between knowing and understanding? How do you know if students understand? Can you provide examples from your teaching experience to illustrate how you determine student understanding? 1405029500 https://padlet.com/1405029500/l9ql9ungeioj204d/wish/2707349322 2023-09-17 12:37:30 UTC https://padlet.com/1405029500/l9ql9ungeioj204d/wish/2707349322 What makes a good question, and what is the essence of fundamental questions? 1405029500 https://padlet.com/1405029500/l9ql9ungeioj204d/wish/2707349416 2023-09-17 12:37:40 UTC https://padlet.com/1405029500/l9ql9ungeioj204d/wish/2707349416 What elements should a good assessment possess? What are the characteristics of analytical measuring tools? 1405029500 https://padlet.com/1405029500/l9ql9ungeioj204d/wish/2707349488 2023-09-17 12:37:49 UTC https://padlet.com/1405029500/l9ql9ungeioj204d/wish/2707349488 What should the best activity design include? What does each letter in “WHERETO” represent? Among these seven letters, which one do you believe you excel at, and which one do you find most challenging? 1405029500 https://padlet.com/1405029500/l9ql9ungeioj204d/wish/2707349589 2023-09-17 12:37:58 UTC https://padlet.com/1405029500/l9ql9ungeioj204d/wish/2707349589 What is the central thesis or main argument of "Understanding by Design," and how does it challenge or reshape traditional approaches to curriculum and instruction? 1405029500 https://padlet.com/1405029500/l9ql9ungeioj204d/wish/2707349833 2023-09-17 12:38:11 UTC https://padlet.com/1405029500/l9ql9ungeioj204d/wish/2707349833 As you read through the book, what are the key recurring concepts or principles of UbD, and how do they inform the design of effective teaching and learning experiences? 1405029500 https://padlet.com/1405029500/l9ql9ungeioj204d/wish/2707349883 2023-09-17 12:38:19 UTC https://padlet.com/1405029500/l9ql9ungeioj204d/wish/2707349883 How do the authors advocate for the importance of designing curriculum with the end in mind, and what benefits do they suggest this approach offers in terms of student understanding? 1405029500 https://padlet.com/1405029500/l9ql9ungeioj204d/wish/2707349944 2023-09-17 12:38:26 UTC https://padlet.com/1405029500/l9ql9ungeioj204d/wish/2707349944 In the book, what examples or case studies are provided to illustrate the UbD framework in action? How do these examples help clarify the concepts presented in the text? 1405029500 https://padlet.com/1405029500/l9ql9ungeioj204d/wish/2707350032 2023-09-17 12:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/1405029500/l9ql9ungeioj204d/wish/2707350032 How does the concept of "backward design" presented in the book differ from more traditional methods of curriculum development? What implications does this approach have for teachers and educators? 1405029500 https://padlet.com/1405029500/l9ql9ungeioj204d/wish/2707350122 2023-09-17 12:38:44 UTC https://padlet.com/1405029500/l9ql9ungeioj204d/wish/2707350122 Can you identify any specific strategies or techniques recommended by the authors for uncovering and addressing common misconceptions among students during the teaching process? 1405029500 https://padlet.com/1405029500/l9ql9ungeioj204d/wish/2707350281 2023-09-17 12:38:56 UTC https://padlet.com/1405029500/l9ql9ungeioj204d/wish/2707350281 As you read about the importance of essential questions in the UbD framework, what role do these questions play in guiding the design of curriculum and assessments? How might you apply this concept in your own teaching practice? 1405029500 https://padlet.com/1405029500/l9ql9ungeioj204d/wish/2707350609 2023-09-17 12:39:32 UTC https://padlet.com/1405029500/l9ql9ungeioj204d/wish/2707350609 How does "Understanding by Design" address the idea of transfer of learning? What strategies does the book suggest for promoting meaningful transfer of knowledge and skills? 1405029500 https://padlet.com/1405029500/l9ql9ungeioj204d/wish/2707350672 2023-09-17 12:39:39 UTC https://padlet.com/1405029500/l9ql9ungeioj204d/wish/2707350672 The book discusses the idea of "UbD as a way of thinking." What does this mean, and how might adopting this mindset impact your approach to teaching and curriculum development? 1405029500 https://padlet.com/1405029500/l9ql9ungeioj204d/wish/2707350758 2023-09-17 12:39:49 UTC https://padlet.com/1405029500/l9ql9ungeioj204d/wish/2707350758 What insights or takeaways from "Understanding by Design" do you find most relevant or applicable to your current teaching context? How might you start implementing some of these ideas in your classroom or school? 1405029500 https://padlet.com/1405029500/l9ql9ungeioj204d/wish/2707350833 2023-09-17 12:39:57 UTC https://padlet.com/1405029500/l9ql9ungeioj204d/wish/2707350833 How does the book address the role of assessments in the UbD framework? What types of assessments are recommended, and how do they tie back to the overarching goals of the curriculum? 1405029500 https://padlet.com/1405029500/l9ql9ungeioj204d/wish/2707350931 2023-09-17 12:40:08 UTC https://padlet.com/1405029500/l9ql9ungeioj204d/wish/2707350931 In your opinion, what are the most significant challenges or potential obstacles that educators might face when attempting to implement the UbD framework in their teaching practice? How might these challenges be overcome? 1405029500 https://padlet.com/1405029500/l9ql9ungeioj204d/wish/2707351102 2023-09-17 12:40:26 UTC https://padlet.com/1405029500/l9ql9ungeioj204d/wish/2707351102