DI/ UbD Chapter 7

Abstract:
Chapter 7 looks at teaching for understanding in an academically diverse classroom. As teachers, it is important to focus on the big ideas. We can use our essential questions from stage 1 to help us distinguish between what must be known and what can be skimmed over in favor of the bigger picture. For students to understand the content, teachers need to uncover content, rather than cover it. Differentiated teachers use multiple approaches to do this, including the method acronym WHERETO.

Reflection:
Teachers can easily forget that the facets are tools and not the ends themselves. The use of the facets is responsive and allows teachers to see how students are doing. Each facet will have its own WHERETO lesson plan. By following its seven steps, we will be able to show our students what they will be learning and why they are learning it, and also create ways to make it interesting for them. By planning our unit efficiently and soundly, the unit will go more smoothly.