Module 1.1
Module 1.1
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Introduction to Understanding by Design
Introduction to Understanding by Design
Learning Intention 1.1a
Learning Intention 1.1a
Curriculum writers will understand the philosophy behind a “guaranteed and viable” curriculum.
Read this article written by the HCS Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, Dr. John Caggiano.
As you read, consider...
What makes a curriculum guaranteed?
What makes a curriculum viable?
Why are both of these facets of curriculum important?
Learning Intention 1.1b
Learning Intention 1.1b
Curriculum writers will understand the basics of Understanding by Design by Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe.
Read this article on Understanding by Design.
As you read, consider...
What is UbD?
What are the benefits of using a curriculum-planning framework like UbD?
What are the different stages of UbD? Why are they in the order that they are?
Learning Intention 1.1c
Learning Intention 1.1c
Curriculum writers will understand how HCS implements the Understanding by Design framework to create curriculum.
Review this presentation on how HCS implements the UbD framework. Make sure to review the notes for each slide as they contain important information.
As you read, consider...
How do you already see these requirements reflected in your current curriculum?
Where do you see opportunities to enhance your curriculum based upon the requirements in this presentation?
Learning Intention 1.1d
Learning Intention 1.1d
Curriculum writers will understand the difference between “teaching to the test” and “teaching the test.”
Read this article.
As you read, consider...
What is the difference between “teaching to the test” and “teaching the test?” Why is this distinction important in writing curriculum?
When you're ready, take the Intro to Intro to Understanding by Design quiz. You may take the quiz as many times as you want and it is open book, but it does have a 1-hour time limit each time you take it. Do not move on until you score a 90% or higher.
The secret word is: Viable
Done with the 1.1 quiz?
Go to Module 1.2.
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