Integrating: Chapter 9

Chapter 9: This chapter is an overview of what we have read about so far on understanding by design and differentiated instruction. Backwards planning was emphasized as well as differentiated learning. Teachers should understand that not every strategy can be used for every lesson. The chapter also went into detail about planning a unit by starting with the big idea and then formulating lessons from that. This will help maximize learning and resources. It is important for me to keep tis in mind when planning a lesson as this seems to be what I am struggling with. Keeping the big picture and overall goal in mind will help make my lessons clearer.