...Curriculum Development Using Understanding by Backward Design Some of the challenges of developing meaningful curriculum is that the content has to promote student understanding, retention, and generalization. (Amy Childre, 2009) There is no argument that curriculum development is not a single process, where one type of development fits all. A curriculum designers and educators can look at the works of Ralph W. Tyler, Decker Walker, and Elliott W. Eisner and many others to establish a way of developing curriculum. It is understood that one type of curriculum development or template is not the best approach. It takes the ideas of many theories to create the best possible curriculum. Tyler’s Rationale is still considered the primary template of curriculum development. (Marsh, 2003) However instructional designers and teachers know the tides of curriculum are in a continuous state of change, especially now. So is Tyler’s Rationale and other theorizers’ designs the best to use when developing and teaching curriculum? Is the current means of curriculum furthering student learning, retention, and generalization? Today’s curriculum developers and teachers need to look past traditional means, they need to look beyond textbooks and other curriculum influences when creating meaningful curriculum. Understanding by Design (UbD) looks at a new way of establishing curriculum starting with outcomes first. It looks to achieve the same goals as traditional processes but utilizes a reverse approach...
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...Understanding Self-Knowledge and Evaluating Understanding xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Grand Canyon University July 14, 2007 Understanding Self-Knowledge and Evaluating Understanding The purpose of this paper is to identify, describe, and critique personal views on the place of understanding self-knowledge from the point of view of both the teacher and the student. The paper will also provide an evaluation of the sequence and organization of instruction that was used during at least two teaching assignments (units). The focus of this evaluation will be toward the effectiveness of the sequence and organization in accomplishing the desired understanding expected from students. To allay the purpose of the paper, criteria from Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe’s (2005) “backward design” will serve as a background for much of the information included in the paper. According to Wiggins and McTighe (2005), self-knowledge is “the wisdom to know one’s ignorance and how one’s patterns of thought and action inform as well as prejudice understanding” (p. 100). In consideration of today’s teaching milieu, it is possible that there are far too many instructors who are not familiar with the positive academic gains that they could bestow upon their students by paying attention to criteria that warns against instruction is devoid of any understanding, appreciation or acknowledgement of students’ self-knowledge. One of the greatest teachers and philosophers of Western thought, Socrates (Wiggins...
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...Message – David S. Moody From: David S. Moody, Sales Manager, Easy To Be Green To: Construction Manager, Greenfield Community College Date: 3 August 2015 Ref: Change in location of Venting Apparatus Sir and/or Ma’am, Here at Easy to Be Green, we pride ourselves on being the leader in installing energy efficient heating, cooling, and insulation systems. And since these systems are custom designed to meet you, the customer’s request, it involves a variety of Sub-contractors. And with this in mind there are time limits as to when we can make changes in the design. This morning one of my sales team, Chris, came to me with this problem, and I am writing to you so I can explain the reason as to why we will be unable to change the location of the venting apparatus, that you have requested. I understand that you had written to Chris requesting this change to accommodate a change in the campus’s overall design plan. There are two reasons as to why this Change cannot be accomplished; 1. There is a zoning restriction on this kind of Vent. I do understand that it is not widely enforced, but I feel as one of the leaders in this industry that it would not be beneficial for us to disregard this restriction. 2. Your request has come in late and there is only 1 month left before installation of the vents. This late addition was quoted to add $5000 dollars to the price of the contract. It is not practical for us to deviate from the written agreement. And therefore there will...
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...benefits of employee development. • List the steps in the training process and explain how a training needs analysis benefits the organization. I think that it all depends on the type of training needed and the people that will be involved. There may be a need for more "hands on training" and/or development depending on the subject matter. More companies are going to online training because of the convenience and also because it saves money. Not all people learn the same way. Conducting something face to face may be more beneficial for some versus online. Here is an instance when the company needs to have a good understanding of its people. While employee training and development are closely linked, they indeed are different in the scope of the results that are attained using each. Simply put training focuses more on increasing one’s understanding and competency as it relates to their selected job or organization while employee development seeks to increase the employee’s overall “skill set” both for now and in the future. The goal of employee development is to prepare employees for long term organizational needs. Employee orientation serves...
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...Category | Example and Key Words (verbs) | THE BLOOM’S TAXONOMY OLD VERSION | | | | Knowledge: Recall data or information. | Examples: Recite a policy. Quote prices from memory to a customer. Knows the safety rules.Key Words: defines, describes, identifies, knows, labels, lists, matches, names, outlines, recalls, recognizes, reproduces, selects, states. | Comprehension: Understand the meaning, translation, interpolation, and interpretation of instructions and problems. State a problem in one's own words. | Examples: Rewrites the principles of test writing. Explain in one's own words the steps for performing a complex task. Translates an equation into a computer spreadsheet.Key Words: comprehends, converts, defends, distinguishes, estimates, explains, extends, generalizes, gives an example, infers, interprets, paraphrases, predicts, rewrites, summarizes, translates. | Application: Use a concept in a new situation or unprompted use of an abstraction. Applies what was learned in the classroom into novel situations in the work place. | Examples: Use a manual to calculate an employee's vacation time. Apply laws of statistics to evaluate the reliability of a written test.Key Words: applies, changes, computes, constructs, demonstrates, discovers, manipulates, modifies, operates, predicts, prepares, produces, relates, shows, solves, uses. | Analysis: Separates material or concepts into component parts so that its organizational structure may be understood. Distinguishes...
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... | |Subject: Science | |Unit Length: 10 minutes | |Brief Summary of Unit | |(Describe the context for this unit within the curriculum, and the curricular aims of the unit.) | | | |What understandings or goals will be assessed through this task? (Students will…) | | | |Will understand how water is a way of life for people. They will also gain recognition of various types of things we use water for.| |The students will develop enhanced language skills and the ability to speak well. Students will exercise the skills in fine arts | |through drawings. | | ...
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...1. I think that it is important for HR to be a strategic partner for a business because HR partners help Motivate, engage and help retain exceptional employees for the company. They also help to do this by having the right Training curriculums to help enhance employee’s current skills or provide them with new skills that are in line with the businesses activities which will help in time improve the company’s capability and functionality. They also help in the design and guidance of creating incentive plans for employees in order to motivate them and help give them a push to improve in the work environment. HR is strategic partners because they are the bridge that lies between the employees and the employers. They are the guidance between the two entities as to how to do things or handle matters in an appropriate matter according to company standards or rules. They also take a great part in incorporating within the company its beliefs on the importance of the corporation’s plans in its entirety. HR is set in place to help the company by instilling in everyone the corporation’s policies and procedures throughout and making sure that it is being followed. In all HR is a great strategic partner in any company because they help keep the company in order and help implement rules and regulations in order within for the company to run properly and according to company standards. They are the backbone you can say to a company that will help them achieve their goals internally by providing...
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...page paper as a group displaying your understanding of the questions posed in the Porsche case-brand awareness, changing customer attitudes, and other information from the case- including marketing strategy. Summarize your understanding of the concepts. Reminders: Did you write a summary that displays your understanding of the marketing environment? Did you provide an explanation of the concept and brand-awareness? Did you provide an explanation of the customer decision model regarding Porsche? Did you meet the page number requirement? Assignment 3 Pg 129 Video Case: Domino's Analyze the key principles from Domino's case study that you discussed in unit two, and divide into small groups to answer these additional questions: (Obviously you can't divide into a group). *1. What cultural factors have led to the explosion in social networking? *2. How has Domino's changed the way companies understand opinion leaders in marketing? *3. How is Domino's helping companies gain insight into the buyer decision process? Brainstorm a new social networking site that will provide brand awareness and greater customer relationship building for the company of your choice. Write a one page outline describing your company, how you will design their social network and include a justification for why this marketing strategy will be a benefit in terms of customer relationships to your company. Assignment 4 Read Appendix 1 to better your understanding. Use this as a guide to develop the...
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...UbD Lesson Plan Template Client Organization: Telephone: Main Contact: Fax: _________________________________________________ Email Address: Date: |VITAL INFORMATION | |Author |Richard Chappell | |*Subject(s) |English reading class | |Topic or Unit of Study |reading | |*Grade/Level |9th | |*Summary |Teacher will introduce The Cask of Amontillado to the class | | |Teachers writes down some of the following questions from Blooms taxonomy levels: | | | ...
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...relationships. He only interacted with others when there was a need. His lack of explanation on why the project was needed had left me wondering regarding purpose and design aspects of the new programming project. I struggled on how to effectively design the project and often sought help from other people, who recommended me that the project needed investment in new programming platform as old platform was incapable of achieving the project objectives. After making almost no progress on the project and wasting time in attempts to make old platform workable, I received a vehement email from Tim, stating that XYZ Inc. was deciding to scale back on funding, as no progress reports were submitted. I was shocked to learn that I was even expected to submit progress reports at the end of quarter on the undertaken project in which I had neither any clue nor communication. As an amiable person, I was too quick to reach an agreement with Tim on project deliverables. I had thought that I would be receiving friendly advice and guidance from Tim during the course of the project. My apprehensions to ask questions had pTimably made Tim think that I understood deliverables; however, in order to show support for the project I had initially agreed upon without understanding the details and necessary background knowledge. Even after understanding the complications, I was hesitant to challenge his expectation that the program could be...
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...STAGE 2 BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE Task description: Report: Business in Australia Core Topic: The Business Environment Assessment Type 1: Folio Due Date: 4pm on Wednesday 26 March 2014 ______________________________________________________________________________ Senario: John Smith plans to start a new business to provide ICT consultancy services to the organizations in different industries. He has $200,000 ready to be invested in the new business. His friends, Graham Arnold and Andrew Chen, are interested in joining the new business and are willing to invest, but all of them are not sure of the business model for collaboration. John has talked to you, a business consultant, for advice and a consultancy report. This will help his consideration and his discussion with Graham and Andrew. Task: You undertake some research and prepare a business report. Based on their situation, you analyse and evaluate two or three specific types of ownership structure that you think are suitable, outlining their advantages and disadvantages. You then make recommendation of ONE most appropriate ownership structure based on your findings. You also advise him on legal requirements for establishing the new business under the recommended ownership structure. Your business report consists of: * Cover page * Table of contents * Executive summary * Relevant types of ownership structures * Recommendation * Legal requirements...
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...How does intra- and interpersonal perception (understanding yourself and other people) contribute to individual success both at university and later at work? Although individuals, students and professionals are required to work harder, they must also work smarter. A fundamental aspect of working smarter is for an individual to understand their unique capabilities as well as others’ in order to coordinate their actions effectively. Academics have positively linked an association between understanding oneself and having strong relationships with achieving success both at university and at work. At its core, intrapersonal intelligence involves an accurate self-representation that allows a person to effectively manage their life. Individuals must critically assess their personal strengths and weaknesses in order to identify areas in need of further development and enriching. Having a healthy relationship with peers will enable sharing of knowledge and appropriate coordination of team action. With a solid foundation of intrapersonal and interpersonal perception, individuals can allocate their effort and time into areas which will benefit their understanding and personal growth at university and in the workforce. Students are faced with understanding a vast amount of content during their time at university, rendering the abilities of time and self-management of personal knowledge essential to achieving academic success. Following this recognition, it is vital for students to acknowledge...
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...What global attitude do you think would most support, promote, and encourage cultural awareness? Explain. 50 P A R T 1 I D E F I N I N G T H E M A N A G E R ' S T E R R A I N 2. Would legal, political, and economic differences play a role as companies design appropriate cultural awareness training for employees? Explain. 3. Pick one of the countries mentioned in the case and do some cultural research on it. What did you find out about the culture of that country? How might this information affect the way a manager in that country plans, organizes, leads, and controls? 4. UK-based company Kwintessential has several cultural awareness "quizzes" on its website (www.kwintessential. co.uk/resources/culture-tests.htrnl). Go to the company's website and try two or three of these quizzes. Were you surprised at your score? What does your score tell you about your cultural awareness? 5. What advice might you give to a manager who has little experience working with people in other countries? DEVE LO PING YOUR INTERPERSONAL SKI LLS: BECOMING MORE CU LTURALLY AWARE ABOUT THE SKILL "Understanding and managing people who are similar to us are challenges-but understanding and managing those who are dissimilar from us and from each other can be even tougher." Workplaces around the world are becoming increasingly diverse. Thus, managers need to recognize that not all employees want the same thing, act in the same manner, and can be managed in the same way. What is a...
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...1. CITATION Jeong, S.-H., & Hwang, Y., (2012). Does multitasking increase or decrease persuasion? Effects of multitasking on comprehension and counterarguing. Journal of Communication, 62, 571-587. 2. FROM THE INTRO/LIT REVIEW SECTION In this particular study, researchers sought to further our understanding of the effects of multitasking on persuasion, including comprehension and counterarguing. Their research methods go a step further than previous multitasking research by suggesting that different types of multitasking may play an important role in the persuasiveness of a message. 3. FROM THE METHODS SECTIONS The researchers chose to use a three-group experimental design, which enabled them to test the extent of the persuasiveness of a message within three randomly chosen groups of subjects. This allowed the researchers to then create controlled environments where each group’s attention and focus could be subject to allow for three separately defined multitasking levels to better understand the impact of the activity on the message. 4. FROM THE RESULTS SECTIONS: Their findings suggest their original predictions, that multitasking reduced the actual and perceived levels of comprehension, were correct. Therefore in line with their second hypothesis, multi-tasking also will suppress counterarguing. Which according to their definition, if combined with the reduction of comprehension, should decrease the persuasiveness of a message. 5. FROM THE DISCUSSION SECTIONL ...
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...Essential Requirement: * Strong English Communication skills. * Good writing skills with IT Industry knowledge Job Role: * Comprehensive and solid understanding of project life cycles. If you don't fully understand project life cycle already, and are willing to learn from us, prerequisites include infinite energy, patience, resilience, strength, courage, mental capacity and infinite persistence. * Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English. * Capability to work under tight schedule, very long working hours (18 hours+ when situation demands and as long as it demands), keep focus and keep making progress consistently and remain creative under stress. * Not afraid of new, different and unknown rather always naturally longing for such * Enjoy working in a team, be supportive, encouraging and inspiration to the fellows. * Get an idea (your own or received from top management), document it, design implementation plan covering logistical, financial, technical and human resource needs. Devise a realistic yet optimal timeline and then execute to completion on time, on budget and above the expected level of quality. * Fair amount of common sense, high IQ (120+ at the very least), extensive general knowledge (history, cultures, science, geography), sound understanding of how the world works, ability to think with a clear head. * Rational, unbiased...
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