Asklar

=Bill Asklar=

DI is creating units that offer students opportunities to learn (and be evaluated) in different ways.



I'm not really into content mapping although I can respect the time invested in it. I can certainly appreciate it as a graphic organizer but it is not something that I have found useful for me. Seems like it's just a unit plan and I do see how essential questions and major understandings can help in planning. When I teach, however, I am always adapting things and oftentimes stray from what my lesson was supposed to look like. I usually get back to what I was trying to do but effective teaching involves being able to adapt and to add new aspects to lessons. Also, I do not follow the traditional routine for writing lesson plans beforehand and having every detail planned out. When you have mastered your material, that format is not always conducive to effective instruction.

Tuesday, August 18: I'm having some problems getting started with the planning template (page 30). However, I will set up some sections here and maybe transfer the information later (that is, if I can gather some information).

Stage 1--Desired Results

Established Goals:

Understandings:

Essential Questions:

Stage 2--Assessment Evidence

Performance Tasks:

Other Evidence:

Stage 3--Learning Plan

Learning Activities:

__08/19/2009: Define DI in three sentences.__

Diversified Instruction is a way of planning backwards so that the expectations and goals are clear. DI accommodates different learning styles with options for different types of activities for different students. DI can allow different learners opportunities to succeed in the classroom.