EDPC605 Curriculum Design and Instruction

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With the advancements of technology, it is important for teachers to make use of the educational tools available to better their teaching methods. By implementing technology in the classroom we can motivate students and engage them in learning. Although technology can distract students, when used correctly, it can be a enhance learning. For instance, SMILE is a great technological resource that I would like to implement in my classroom. It helps develop students critical thinking skills and broaden their knowledge. Students work as a team and develop essential skills by generating questions, answering and reflecting on others questions.   Although SMILE requires reading and writing, the idea of SMILE can be implemented in early childhood classrooms as well. One way to do that is by having the teacher write down student-generated questions and have the students come up with answers to the question. In this way, children can develop their critical thinking skills and learn to ask q...

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The UBD approach is an effective method that ensures that educators maintain their focus and teach their students properly.   First educators must determine what the goals are and what they want the students to learn. Once they have the desired results, teachers should come up with understandings by asking themselves what are the big ideas that they want the students to walk away with from this lesson.   Based on the understandings, teachers can develop essential questions, which will promote student inquiry, reflection and help the students understand the material. Next, teachers should determine what facts- knowledge and skills are necessary for students to achieve the desired results. In this way, by working backwards, teachers can ensure that they are focused on what the students need to learn.

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The Backward Design approach is a great method for teachers to incorporate in their classroom. It involves first determining what the long-term goals are and then using those goals to plan and facilitate instruction. By keeping the desired outcomes in mind, teachers can design lessons properly without losing track of what needs to be accomplished. It is important for teachers to constantly keep the goals in mind and design a plan that will differentiate learning for students, ensuring that everyone can achieve success. By constantly assessing students, teachers can determine where each student is up to and come up with a plan to help every individual achieve the outcomes, according to their unique strengths and needs. Teachers must think strategically to design lesson plans that help every student reach the goals. To sum it up, By implementing the Backward Design method, teachers can ensure that they maintain their focus and ensure that every student can succeed in the classr...

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