chapter 1 abstract and reflection

Chapter one dealt with the models differentiated instruction and understanding by design and how when they are joined they make an effective classroom model. The chapter also brought the fact that when teaching in a classroom you need to be able to teach and adapt to individuals according to their needs. When teaching students you have to take into consideration each students background such as race, culture, language and you have be able to meet their academic needs. If you are unable to do so then you are in trouble!

This chapter is liked for the fact that DI and UbD can be linked together and form a perfect curriculum. In order to be able to teach other people means that you need to be able to evaluate yourself and keep track of your progression. If you keep track of your progression you show that you care and that you are willing to change if need be and you know where to change. The best teachers can adapt to any given situation with the snap of a finger. If a teacher is unable to address individual needs of students in a classroom then there are a few students that will get the short end of the stick whether it be too much or too little! Our group believes that the elements in each part of both of the models are simple which makes it easier to see that when both models are combined create an effective classroom. We also like some of the pieces in Axiom 6 that talk about the importance of technology and colleagues and how they can work together to bring out the fullest potential in each student. We all plan to incorporate technology in the class so we all like this axiom. Lastly, in order to be an effective teacher we believe that you have to be willing to evaluate yourself and fix your weaknesses so that your students can learn even more than they already have! Overall my group likes this chapter and the content within!