UNIT FOUR - FINAL THOUGHTS
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Final Thoughts. What have you learned in this course so far? Hopefully, you have learned exactly what understanding is, how it's different from simple knowing, why teaching for understanding is important, and lastly, you have a simple beginning framework in mind regarding how to teach for understanding. As a teacher, you probably hold the viewpoint that learning should be performed throughout one's life and that learning doesn't end. As such, you should understand that this mini-course has been designed to be an overview of teaching for understanding, and there is still plenty more left to learn. Participating in Randy DeVett's mini-course on designing ongoing assessments for teaching for understanding will help you continue to learn about the topic. Further, doing your own research and reading outside of these courses will help you develop a deeper understanding of the topic. For a jumping point, please see the references listed below. Thank you for participating in the course. I hope you have found this course enlightening and a great point to begin your education in the area of teaching for understanding. References. Mayer, R.E. (2003). Learning and instruction. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill Prentice Hall. National Research Council. (2000). How people learn: Brain, mind, experience, and school. Washington, D.C.: National Academy Press. Newton, D.P. (2000). Teaching for understanding: What it is and how to do it. London: RoutledgeFalmer. Perkins, D. & Blythe, T. (1994). Putting understanding up front. Educational Leadership, 51(5), 4-7. |
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