Understanding by Design by https://padlet.com/samantha_hawn/rj5xighj00pf Teaching is a means to an end, but first, what is the end? en-us 2017-05-01 00:03:40 UTC 2017-05-01 00:20:10 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png Focus on... samantha_hawn https://padlet.com/samantha_hawn/rj5xighj00pf/wish/169092789  the desired learning results/goals and that what and how to teach will follow naturally ]]> 2017-05-01 00:07:08 UTC https://padlet.com/samantha_hawn/rj5xighj00pf/wish/169092789 samantha_hawn https://padlet.com/samantha_hawn/rj5xighj00pf/wish/169092805 Only by having specified the desired results can we focus on the content, methods, and activities most likely to achieve those results. ]]> 2017-05-01 00:07:19 UTC https://padlet.com/samantha_hawn/rj5xighj00pf/wish/169092805 Too many teachers focus on... samantha_hawn https://padlet.com/samantha_hawn/rj5xighj00pf/wish/169092814  the inputs (teaching) rather than the outputs (learning)
Consider first what tools the learner will need to accomplish the learning goals 
]]> 2017-05-01 00:07:30 UTC https://padlet.com/samantha_hawn/rj5xighj00pf/wish/169092814 Ask yourself... samantha_hawn https://padlet.com/samantha_hawn/rj5xighj00pf/wish/169092824 what learning’s do we seek to have the students demonstrate?Set explicit and apparent priorities for learning that will answer student’s questions of why? and so what?]]> 2017-05-01 00:07:38 UTC https://padlet.com/samantha_hawn/rj5xighj00pf/wish/169092824 The twin sins of traditional designs samantha_hawn https://padlet.com/samantha_hawn/rj5xighj00pf/wish/169092841 hands-on without being minds-on (engaging experiences that only accidentally, if at all lead to insight or achievement) and “coverage” aimlessly going through page by page and notes by notes with no overarching goals.]]> 2017-05-01 00:07:56 UTC https://padlet.com/samantha_hawn/rj5xighj00pf/wish/169092841 What should we ask ourselves? samantha_hawn https://padlet.com/samantha_hawn/rj5xighj00pf/wish/169092881 What's the point? What's the big idea here? What does this help us understand or be able to do? To what does this relate? Why should we learn this? ]]> 2017-05-01 00:08:29 UTC https://padlet.com/samantha_hawn/rj5xighj00pf/wish/169092881 3 stages of backwards design samantha_hawn https://padlet.com/samantha_hawn/rj5xighj00pf/wish/169092890 1. Identify desired results; consider the goal, review curriculum and establish priorities
2. Determine acceptable evidence; what are the desired results and how do teachers and learners know if they have achieved them?
3. Plan learning experiences and instruction; what are the appropriate instructional activities to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to achieve the desired results.
]]> 2017-05-01 00:08:39 UTC https://padlet.com/samantha_hawn/rj5xighj00pf/wish/169092890 samantha_hawn https://padlet.com/samantha_hawn/rj5xighj00pf/wish/169093426 Wiggins, G., & McTighe, J. (n.d.). Understanding by Design. 1-3. Retrieved April 30, 2017.]]> 2017-05-01 00:14:47 UTC https://padlet.com/samantha_hawn/rj5xighj00pf/wish/169093426 Teaching is a means to an end, but first, what is the end? samantha_hawn https://padlet.com/samantha_hawn/rj5xighj00pf/wish/169093638 2017-05-01 00:17:35 UTC https://padlet.com/samantha_hawn/rj5xighj00pf/wish/169093638