Discussion Assignment Four
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
Consider and address each of the following questions:
• Do we as educators need to differentiate our instruction?
• Should teachers at all levels be expected to differentiate their instruction?
• What is the best approach for addressing the needs of a diverse student
population when designing curriculum?
• How should curriculum designers align and address the need to meet
specific standards but also differentiate instruction?
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