Understanding by Design

I want to teach 2nd or 3rd grade

Don't fail a student

Importance of knowing

- It is extremely important and relevant to know my students and their needs
- class sizes will be manageable
- each student needs to know they are valued
- get to know their background
- help create a comfortable learning environment the students will enjoy
- talk to my students
- have them do various activities or worksheets about themselves
- do group activities

What is important and enduring

- to understand and have gained knowledge about a topic no matter what their learning ability
- whether they have a language barrier, are gifted or talented, a learning disability or the average student
- I want each student to be able to learn and comprehend the material so they are able to apply it in their every day lives.

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Ensure each student learns

- by teaching to my students and their different learning styles.
- I cannot just present the subject in one way and hope every student walks away learning something
- be able to keep the students attention
-focus on the subject being taught
-relate the information to the student so they understand the subject

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what matters most?

- by viewing how my students have progressed over time
- observe
- have proof from different forms of assessments
- see how students expanded their knowledge, understanding, and skill from a previous point in the school year.

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Impact of Diversity

- Diversity-
- my classroom may be impacted by:
cultural and language differences
their family
economic status
special needs
advanced learners

- this all brings a special quality to the classroom that will make teaching a challenge and adventure for me to
- I will make sure their needs are being met in the correct way.

Diversity Continued...

- students need to feel like an individual and also part of the group
- students will learn in the best environment possible so they can prosper, grow and gain knowledge on various topics

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Logic of UbD and DI

"Understanding by design is a way of thinking, not a program."
"Differentiated instruction is a way of thinking, not a formula." (Tomlinson & McTighe, 2006)

Logic of UbD in my classroom

• to teach my students important information they need to know
• to push my students to apply themselves to their full potential

Logic of UbD in my classroom cont.

• to make sure my students have a deeper understanding of the material so they are able to apply it in the future
• to help turn my students into the individuals they are by letting them express themselves

Logic of Differentiated Instruction

• I will teach to my students at a level of understanding where they can retain information
• I will use different techniques to present information to the students
• I will use technology to teach my students and my students will use technology as a learning resource

Logic of Differentiated Instruction cont.

• use different resources like books, co-works, the internet, the community, field trips and any other resource that will help my students better understand
• I will auditory, kinetic, and visually present information to my class
• the students desk will be arranged in a format that will be the least distracting and least restrictive environment

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Resources
Tomlinson, C. & McTighe, J. (2006).Integrating Differentiated Instruction Understanding by Design. Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

SPED 334
Assignment 3
Lisa Mitchell
1/31/16