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 * 1. What are results you'd like to achieve with and for your students that should be enhanced by integrating UbD and DI?**

Discussion: I'd like to see the struggling learners fully engaged in learning along with the higher achieving students. Gin

I would like to have a strong learning environment where all of my students are learning together, but at their own level. I want to learn how teach so that my struggling students are learning more than just the "basics" and they feel impowered to learn more. Amy


 * 2. What are results you'd like to see in your professional practice that should be enhanced by integrating UbD and DI?**

Discussion: I would like to work on using the big ideas and essential questions with the students. Gin

I would also like to see us work on using the big ideas and essential questions. Also I would like to see us work on how we assess students and take grades. Amy


 * 3. What will you accept as indicators that you are achieving the goals and that they are working?**

Discussion: I guess when I see the big ideas and essential questions posted throughout the unit of study, it will be a good indicator of my attempt to use this to guide instruction. Gin

I think being uncomfortable is a good sign!! The book discusses moving out of our comfort zone and being **willing** to change. It is difficult to change habits, even if they aren't working, because there is a comfort in the familiar. The whole thing is exciting and scary at the same time! Lori

I think when my students can tell me the big ideas, I can show examples of different form of assessments, and my struggling students are engaged with the higher level students then I am beginning to achieve some of the goals. This will really make me step out of my comfort zone, but it needs to be done!!!!!! Amy


 * 4. What are important first steps in achieving the goals? How will you begin? How will you get help and support as you progress toward your goals of ensuring high quality curriculum and instruction for each learner?**

Discussion: The first step will be as I prepare unit and lesson plans. I need to just take the time to form in my own mind what are the big ideas and the essential questions I need to explore. Also I need to find a useable vehicle of sharing these daily with my classes. Gin

I plan on moving very slowly and trying a little bit at a time so I don't become overwhelmed and freak out! I think many small changes can result in a large change overall. I plan on using essential questions to start with and more formative assessments. Hopefully, after we all read this book, we will revisit it often (as we should when learning anything) and learn together as we go. I know I will use Sue often (as well as other teachers) to bounce ideas off of and help keep me on track. Lori

I want to start off with the big idea and essential questions part then move into creating lessons. I agree with Lori in that I want to move slowly as to not get overwelmed. I want to be able to work with other teachers, so that we can throw around ideas. I will need a lot of help. Amy

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