Initial Idea Web
The graphic below represents my initial brainstorming on my unit. Items in bold, are those that I definitely hoped to pursue; items in italics, are those that I felt might be worth exploring. While I continued to reflect and replan throughout the design process, much of what is shown below remained evident in my completed unit.
It is possible to magnify the graphic by clicking on the image.
Undertanding by Design: Backward Planning Template
Inspired by Tomlinson and McTighe (2006), I used the planning template shown below to identify my desired results, methods of assessment and the learning activities within my unit. By approaching the planning process in this way, I was able to ensure that I focued on what I hoped the students would learn, how I would know--and why I hoped they would learn it--before getting caught up in how.
To switch between pages of my template, select the thumbnails to the right of the main window.
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Convergence Chart
The image below is the graphic representation of the different influences that have helped me to define my curriculum plans, including:
curriculum standards; knowledge of students and context; educational philosophy and beliefs; theories od teaching and learning; teaching methods; and materials.
It is possible to magnify by graphic by clicking on the image. Details for each standard can be found below.
