Chapter 1: Part 1- What does it mean to be a STEM teacher.... continued
- In the "readings" section, add any interesting readings you have found or learned from your licensure program.
- In the "reflections" section add your reflection about what it means to created meaningful units.
- The Unit Plan Template
- Planning units with Backwards Design
- Big Ideas - CAST website (universal design for learning)
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Chapter 1: Part 2 - Connections across unit plans big ideas/essential questions/objectives/goals/standards/language and cognitive demands.
As we think about backward design, we will share our thoughts on how our unit plans draw connections to our students.
- Take a look at the Hess Cognitive Rigor Matrix
- Read through and take note of the WIDA Can Do Key Uses
- The Unit Plan Template
- Context for Learning
For this reflection, write about what you privilege. In 200-300 words write about the important connections you've made when thinking about unit planning. Consider your Context for Learning document, all aspects of the Unit Plan Template, and reflect upon one particular part.
- Choose one of the goals that you have chosen for your unit plan. Explicitly talk about.
- How could it connect to your students specifically (reference your Context for Learning).
- How would you assess it?
- How does the goal connect to language demands? cognitive demand? standards? (one each). - What is the most important thing you've needed to consider about unit planning?
- How does it connect to lesson planning?
- Give specific examples ... remember to link to your name below.
Adam
Joselyne
Misha
Sierra
Christian
Libby
Fall 2022
Let's add some resources!
What resources did you use for your unit planning to date? Add some links, ideas, anything below. What would you wish the next group of students to read. Maybe something from the program (textbooks, readings), maybe something from your
Chapter 1: Part 3 - Final Reflections
For your blog this week, I would like you to wrap up on unit planning. For this section I want you to reflect on the following prompts.
- What was the biggest takeaway from building the unit?
- Describe a connection you’ve made across two or more of the areas in the unit.
- What would you think about for your next unit?
- What would you tell people for next semester working on this project? (or for me)
Libby
Joselyne
Misha
Adam
Christian
Sierra
Fall 2022