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Teaching For Understanding
Time Frame: (3-6 hours)
How does teaching for deep understanding differ from "coverage-oriented" instruction? What instructional techniques are most effective for developing and deepening student understanding of important ideas and processes? What observable indicators are evident in classrooms in which teaching for understanding and the authentic application of knowledge are emphasized?
In this workshop, we will explore these questions using the Understanding by Design (UbD) framework. Participants will:
examine practical illustrations of research-based instructional practices designed to promote understanding of "big ideas"
apply the W.H.E.R.E.T.O. framework to instructional planning
learn specific teaching and on-going assessment strategies
identify observable indicators (classroom "look fors") of teaching for understanding
analyze videotaped illustrations of "teaching for understanding" using the UbD design standards
Target Audience: Teachers (grades 3-12), school-based administrators, staff developers, college faculty
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