Resources

 

How might we prepare/plan for teaching/learning?

Some of the big ideas (in no particular order) include: Integrated Resource Packages; prescribed learning outcomes; big questions; what's worth teaching?; starting with the end in mind; thematic planning; Curriculum Mapping (Jacobs), inductive vs deductive; gradual release of responsibility (Pearson & Gallagher); Understanding by Design - aka backward design (Wiggins & McTighe); differentiation (Tomlinson); inclusion; metacognition; learning-focused classrooms (Lipton & Wellman); lesson planning; evolution of planning (e.g., Madeline Hunter); unit planning; cross-curricular planning;


These and other texts are available in the Education Library. Excerpts are available in the Scarfe 302 Faculty Advisor Office (organized by guiding question).


Please send any .doc. files or links that support exploration of this question.

Wiggins, G. & McTighe, J. (2005). Backward Design. Understanding by Design. Alexandria, VA: ASCD......Ingrid Veilleux's compilation of weblinks

Lesson plan template .. Unit plan template
Hattie, J.(2009).Visible Learning: A Synthesis of Over 800 Meta-analyses Relating to Achievement. New York: Routledge.

Parkay, F., Hardcastle-Stanford, B., Vaillancourt, J., & Stephens, H. (2009). Becoming a Teacher (3rd Canadian Edition). Toronto: Pearson.


Lipton, L. & Wellman, B. (2001). Mentoring Matters: A Practical Guide to Learning-Focused Relationships
. Sherman, CT: Mira Via.

Freiburg, H. & Driscoll, A. (2000). Planning for Instruction. Universal Teaching Strategies 3rd Ed. Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon.


Jacobs, H. (1997). Mapping the Big Picture: Integrating Curriculum & Assessment, K-12. Alexandra, VA: ASCD. Sample
Outstanding teacher: UC Berkeley biologist Marian Diamond


Jim Burke (Heinemann). Integrating standards, differentiation, and engagement by designed curriculum around big questions. PODCAST.