LogicalOrder-TeachingAsLeadership.docVIP

Logically group and order your learning goals or objectives Sequence learning components in a way that builds student understanding and leads to the goal Long-Term Plan Guidance Group related learning goals into units – why and how View examples of groupings of learning goals Map out units in a logical sequence – why and how View examples of units sequenced logically Unit Plan Guidance Logical order of objectives – what, why, and how View examples of a logical sequence of objectives Scripted curriculum guidance for ordering objectives Different types of units Unit Plan A logical order of objectives means: Objectives are scaffolded from simpler to more difficult (lower to higher levels on Bloom’s) The sequence logically lead to the achievement of the big goal See examples of an effective sequence of objectives Why? To progressively build student understanding and prevent misunderstandings that result from asking students to move to a higher level on Bloom’s before they are prepared with the knowledge or skills to do so. How? Identify your objectives Order the objectives that refer to content knowledge first Then weave in “skill objectives” in places where students can cultivate these skills while building a deeper understanding of the unit’s content knowledge Order the objectives based on their cognitive level using Bloom’s Reflect on the significance and purpose of each objective – are all objectives necessary steps to reaching the big goal? If not, reconsider whether you need to keep this objective. As you develop your sequence of objectives, think of what type of unit you will use to organize instruction and present your learning goals Note: if you are using a scripted curriculum, follow extra guidance below. After you have completed sequencing your objectives, read about how to schedule your objective on a calendar Long-Term Plan Group related learning goals into units See examples of effective groupings of learning goals Why? To highligh