Lesson planning, backward design, UDL, differentiation, scaffolding, and Bloom's taxonomy verbs.
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- What is backward design?
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An instructional design approach that starts with desired learning results and works backward to plan instruction and assessment.- Name the three stages of backward design.
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Stage 1: Identify desired results; Stage 2: Determine acceptable evidence; Stage 3: Plan learning experiences and instruction.- Why is identifying desired results the first step in backward design?
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It ensures instruction and assessment align with clear learning goals rather than teaching activities without a defined purpose.- What is Universal Design for Learning (UDL)?
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A framework for designing instruction so that all learners, including those with disabilities, can access, engage with, and demonstrate learning.- What are the three main principles of UDL?
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Multiple means of representation, multiple means of action and expression, and multiple means of engagement.- What does 'multiple means of representation' mean in UDL?
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Presenting information and content in more than one format so students can access material in ways that work best for them.- What does 'multiple means of action and expression' mean in UDL?
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Allowing students to demonstrate their learning through different modalities and methods, not just traditional written tests.- What does 'multiple means of engagement' mean in UDL?
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Providing different ways for students to stay motivated and engaged, such as choice, relevance, and authentic tasks.- What is differentiation?
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The practice of modifying instruction, materials, or assessments to meet the diverse learning needs, abilities, and interests of individual students.- What are the main elements teachers can differentiate?
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Content (what students learn), process (how students learn), and product (how students demonstrate learning).- What is content differentiation?
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Modifying the material or information students are expected to learn based on their readiness, interests, or learning profiles.- What is process differentiation?
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Varying the instructional activities, strategies, and learning experiences to help students engage with content in meaningful ways.- What is product differentiation?
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Offering different ways for students to show what they have learned, such as projects, presentations, or performances.- How does differentiation differ from tracking?
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Differentiation is flexible and responsive to individual needs across varied contexts; tracking places students in fixed groups that rarely change.- What is interest-based differentiation?
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Tailoring instruction and assignments to student interests and preferences to increase motivation and engagement.
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