UbD: Chapter 9

This chapter provides an example of the long term unit that all of us in class are working on. It was nice to see a finished one provided by the book so that I have an idea of what it will all look like when everything is said and done. I have a better understanding of what I am creating now that I have seen a finished product from chapter 9 and from the students that came in the other day. Also a provides a list of all the goals a teacher should strive for when trying to incorporate UbD and DI into their classroom. Like I said that chapter provides a finished product of a unit but then it goes on to explain how UbD and DI can be applied to that unit. It gives ideas for different options for the students on the given assignments. Then when the unit is in progress it is good to sit back and look for the indicators of UbD and DI in the classroom. One indicator as a teacher would be that the teacher is very helpful and keeps the students engaged. Also if the students know and can explain what they are doing is a good indicator as well. This chapter ties UbD and DI all together with what it is and how to apply it with examples.