To begin the discussion for this lesson, consider your experience with this
familiar truth:
"....even good students don't always display a deep understanding
of what's been taught even though conventional measures (e.g. course grades
and test scores) certify success." (Wiggins and McTighe, 1998)
How then, can we teachers help our students to develop a deep understanding
of what's being taught?
One approach is to begin with a clear understanding of the destination.
This is the essence of Backward Design.
Self-study Materials
Handout
:Understanding by Design by Wiggins and McTighe
Teaching for Understanding by David Perkins
Textbook:
Lesson 3 Assignment: Work with your partner to develop an outline of the content and
the sequence of instructions for your online course. (Go to Assignment folder for the
Lesson
3 assignment)
