ASSESSMENT+TASK

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I developed a curricular unit using the Understanding By Design process. Because this is the emphasis of this class, the assignment was broken down into several steps with opportunities for instructor and peer feedback on drafts prior to the submission of your final product. I designed this unit using the 3 stages of Understanding by Design template from Jann. I designed a performance task that uses the GRASPS design model. On page 159 of the textbook, there is an example of this assessment task blueprint that I used to guide the creating of this performance. I also designed a rubric for evaluating student performance. I designed a table of specification that assesses the 6 facets of understanding included in my instructional unit. I used this table to ensure that, as a curriculum writer, I include a variety of learning activities that promote varying levels of understanding. After writing my instructional unit, I used this template to assess the overall quality of my unit using the design standards.
 * Desiging a Curricular Unit**
 * Designing a Performance Task Blueprint Using GRASPS**
 * Designing a Table of Specification**
 * Assessing the Unit Using the UBD Design Standards**


 * Preparation**: The course content consisted of ideas, concepts, descriptive information, facts, research, and principles. This information was presented through research-based articles, practitioner-based publications, websites, and PowerPoint presentations. I read ALL texts and articles for each part of the course. The articles were directly related to the course content and objectives. The readings are related to the essential questions, topics, issues, and concerns that were the focus of our daily sessions. I listed the question(s) Jann asked us to think about as we read and was ready to explain my response. Additionally, I recorded other information to help me explain, illustrate, and interpret the question(s). These responses helped me to synthesize the information in a meaningful manner. Through the use of simulation exercises, debates, and other types of problem solving activities, my involvement with the subject matter became active and my critical thinking skills improved. We spent time interpreting the UBD design model; articulating the 3 stages of my instructional unit; planning assessment strategies; and designing teaching and learning activities that promote student understanding.

I am expected to:
 * Assessment**
 * 1. Reflect on the curriculum development process by Posting Comments to question prompts as listed in each session. || 10% ||
 * 2. Complete and send Outline for the Performance Task and a rubric to guide its evaluation. Email to the instructor. || 25% ||
 * 3. Develop a table of specifications for a unit and email to the instructor. || 10% ||
 * 4. Develop a unit using the template for the 3 stages of the Understanding By Design model and email to the instructor. || 50% ||
 * 5. Assess your unit using the UBD design standards and email to the instructor. || 5% ||