Tonight’s class was interesting and productive. Today we finalized our CCCS presentation and had the opportunity to review and provide feedback other groups New Teacher Training plans. I felt that each group had a different format; however, the content was all there. We really do have a better understanding of UbD based on this class. I did find that most of the groups had similar block plans. I would say that was the most consistent presentation of all the groups. I did feel that all of us had very similar lessons designed. Some groups even attempted to teach new teachers UbD….I feel that is quite ambitious. We’re taking all semester to apply the process, good luck to those new teachers to learn it within an hour training session.
I’m one of those learners that like to have the criteria of assessment prior to completing a project. The rubric given out will help me refine my piece. I’m glad this was just a draft. I sometimes provide my students with the assessment criteria in the middle of a writing process piece, but now I think I’m changing my philosophy to always distribute the criteria prior to the assignment being started.
The whole process of creating new teacher professional development plans is challenging but worthwhile. This type of project really allowed all of us to apply UbD.
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I am also glad that this Thursday's class was just a draft. I think it was a good idea for each group to critique our projects. This way we have a second chance to make corrections. I also agree that the one constant in every group was the block planning. I think almost every group had it organized the same. All other components of the project were completely different.
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