Discussion Assignment Four
During this course, you will participate in six graded Discussions. Discussions give you an opportunity to reflect upon, process, and elaborate on the Learn section material. A thread addressing the discussion prompt (at least 400 words). Each thread must contain at least two peer-reviewed references, one Scripture reference, and must be at least 400 words. Current APA format is required for citations, and a reference list in current APA format is required at the conclusion of each thread. You must also use proper grammar as outlined in the APA manual.
Discussion Prompt Discussion Thread: Reflecting on Curriculum Design and Development
Consider and address each of the following questions:
• What are two of your biggest take-aways from the McTighe & Willis (2019) text Upgrade Your Teaching: Understanding by Design Meets Neuroscience?
• Do you agree or disagree with the basic premise of the McTighe & Willis (2019) text Upgrade Your Teaching: Understanding by Design Meets Neuroscience? Why?
• Have you used the Understanding by Design (UbD) model before? o If so, has it been successful in your classroom? Why or why not? o If not, do you find it beneficial? Why or why not?
• Do you plan to use UbD in your classroom, school, or organization in the future? Why or why not?
• Does the UbD model reflect biblical principles found in Christian education? Why or why not?
Required Resources
Brown, P. C., Roediger III, H. L., & McDaniel, M. A. (2014). Make it stick. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press. ISBN: 9780674729018
Lalor, A. D. M. (2016). Ensuring high-quality curriculum: How to design, revise, or adopt curriculum aligned to student success. ASCD. ISBN: 9781416622796
McTighe, J. & Willis, J. (2019). Upgrade your teaching: Understanding by design meets neuroscience. ASCD. ISBN: 9781416627340
Stern, J.H., Ferraro, K.F., & Mohnkern, J. (2017). Tools for teaching conceptual understanding, secondary: Designing lessons and assessments for deep learning. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publishers. ISBN: 9781506355702
Wiggins, G.P. & McTighe, J. (2005). Understanding by design. Alexandria, VA: ASCD. ISBN: 9781416600350
