Chapter 9: Curriculum and Instruction Through the Lens of UbD and DI

Chapter 9 of Understanding by Design and Differentiated Instruction was intended as a wrap-up of the Understanding by Design and Differentiated Instruction models. For me, the most helpful parts of the chapter were the ones that described the health unit according to the models. The chapter definitely made it clear that using these models is not an easy process – it takes systematic planning and dedication, but it is absolutely worth it to help the students succeed. The chapter warns against letting us cower in our comfort zones and make steps to keep learning new things. I personally am ruing the fact that it’s irresponsible of me to learn Spanish, but I recognize that it’s probably going to be important for me to make that step someday. I think I need to work more on curriculum planning, as that’s where I feel I’m having the most trouble.