EDUC 637 Unit Portfolio Assignment Instructions
Overview
You are to produce a unit of instruction. This unit will contain elements as listed below, but must be presented in Microsoft PowerPoint or an equivalent. There is to be a maximum of 20 slides. The intent is for you, the candidate, to see the big picture for instructional design with regard to a specific topic.
Instructions
The following elements must be present in the Unit Portfolio:
· Title page with your name, course and section number, date of submission, and title of unit.
· Subsequent slides include the following:
· Section 1
· The subject of the overall unit
· Grade/topic
· State and national standards addressed by the unit
· A listing of the general goals
· Section 2
· The specific character principles (and where these principles will be focused on)
· Section 3
· A review of the specific learning objectives covered by the entire unit
· A listing of the key critical concepts being addressed in the unit
· Section 4
· The unit map showing the main unit theme and the lessons related to the central theme and to each other.
· The unit schedule: A description of the Unit Duration (not actual dates but rather a schedule of days)
· The course map: The context of that unit (a course map of all units for that grade/ subject combination and a demonstration of where that unit is) as related to the overall course.
· Section 5
· An overview of the learning activities to be included in the unit (including the lessons that have been detailed).
· A list of all resources and materials to be used (and which lessons these resources will be used for).
· Section 6
· A description of the classroom diversity and differentiation (can be identical to the lesson plans) and how these are being considered. This must include both cultural and learning diversification.
· Section 7
· The diagnostic assessment tool employed at the beginning of the unit.
· The formative assessments interspersed appropriately among the lessons.
· Section 8
· A description of the diagnostic, formative and summative assessments.
· Section 9
· A description of how this unit considers curricular connections.
Terms and Expectations Explained
The following elements are some guiding notes to help clarify the above sections:
· Subject: The subject of this unit will be chosen by the candidate.
· Key Critical Concepts: The concepts should arise and permeate throughout the unit (like democracy, freedom, and environmental influence). These should be explored through the unit and instruction.
· Launching Activity: This should be an attention-grabbing activity. The best of these are those that help to see the real-life relevancy of the lesson/ unit.
· Assessments: The unit should have a diagnostic assessment (for the beginning of the unit), formative assessments (formal or informal) and a summative assessment. These do not have to be classical paper-pencil but can be. Be creative AND appropriate.
· Course Map and Unit Map: The maps both demonstrate context (where the unit lies in a course and where the lessons lie in the unit). This forces collaborators to know where you are going and what is necessary before exploring particular topics.
· Unit Schedule: This schedule should give day counts, not a specific schedule (i.e. not attached to dates). It is best to show this in a table with topics of instruction, unique activities, and assessments.
· Resource Expectations: You should use a mixture of resources, including: technology where appropriate and possible, texts and hands-on activities.
· Lessons: The lessons should be connected by the unit and should build towards the accomplishment of the actual unit.
Submit this assignment in Canvas and LiveText.
LiveText Submission Exception: Candidates pursuing the following programs: M.Ed. in Higher Education, Ed.S. in Higher Education Administration, and the Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration, are not required to submit this assignment in LiveText, but must submit this assignment in Canvas.
