Discussion Assignment One
During this course, you will participate in six graded Discussions. Discussions give you an
opportunity to reflect upon, process, and elaborate on the Learn section material. A thread
addressing the discussion prompt (at least 400 words).
Each thread must contain at least two peer-reviewed references, one Scripture reference, and
must be at least 400 words. Current APA format is required for citations, and a reference list in
current APA format is required at the conclusion of each thread. You must also use proper
grammar as outlined in the APA manual.
Discussion Prompt:Knowledge and Understanding (Textbooks and an example are attached)
Consider and address each of the following questions in your answer:
• How do people learn?
• What is knowledge?
• What is understanding?
• How do students obtain knowledge and understanding?
• What do we mean when we say students should understand new knowledge?
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Required Resources
Brown, P. C., Roediger III, H. L., & McDaniel, M. A. (2014). Make it stick. Cambridge, MA:
Harvard University Press. ISBN: 9780674729018
Lalor, A. D. M. (2016). Ensuring high-quality curriculum: How to design, revise, or adopt
curriculum aligned to student success. ASCD. ISBN: 9781416622796
McTighe, J. & Willis, J. (2019). Upgrade your teaching: Understanding by design meets
neuroscience. ASCD. ISBN: 9781416627340
Stern, J.H., Ferraro, K.F., & Mohnkern, J. (2017). Tools for teaching conceptual understanding,
secondary: Designing lessons and assessments for deep learning. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage
Publishers. ISBN: 9781506355702
Wiggins, G.P. & McTighe, J. (2005). Understanding by design. Alexandria, VA: ASCD. ISBN:
9781416600350