Understanding

a sense of empathy in readers that furthers their connection to each other. The knowledge offered by fiction is best demonstrated through insight on society, one's own nature, and other perspectives. Fiction provides the reader with a deeper understanding of their own society, other societies, and possible societies. Through intricate worldbuilding, authors are able to introduce their audience to unfamiliar settings and even provide warnings by drawing parallels to the real world. By setting…

educator because I can understand how some students might struggle. Nonetheless, reflecting on my map, I realize how much it is lacking in terms of differentiation, teaching for deeper understanding, using multiple means of mastery, and much more. In my first unit, I used several worksheets to assess my students’ understanding. In an article I read by Alfie Kohn, he describes the issue of worksheets with this quote: “Drill…

When working with the Elements or representing them in my workings I feel it’s important to keep Akasha in mind and give it the honor it’s due. I feel that by knowing and understanding this term I am given more in depth understanding of the other four Elements which is important in my practise. I feel that by knowing the term Akasha I am freed from any old associations I may have had with the term “Spirit” which may have been…

women, as well as thirty parents, fifteen males and fifteen females. All of the pediatricians and parents were around the same age. The sixty adults were asked for their thoughts in various areas. One, how and when does a child develop a correct understanding…

It’s no surprise. UbD is a tough concept to grasp. Understanding by Design forces the unit creator to design units backward. It is a completely different concept from what teachers know and learned in their teacher training. While change can be difficult, using UbD as a tool for curriculum design can be both beneficial and time saving for students and teachers alike. For decades, teachers have been taught the textbook is the curriculum. Course and course work starts at the beginning of textbook…

The making of a film is assuredly a collaborative event. However, in order for a film to run smoothly, and have consistency, there is one person who must account for all the areas of the film. The director must mange his actors and crew in a way that everyone understands the vision and direction the film. The director in a sense, “owns” the process and is responsible for a well made film. A film is the manifestation of a personality, tone and feel of the director. Therefore, if a director must…

be a short term solution, and I usually don’t remember lesson content afterwards. With these journals, I think that I will be able to understand course content not only more thoroughly but remember it as well, and then go use it to further my understanding and skills in the future. I am very interested in the aspects of pet and music therapy. I hope to look into these topics for my research project after learning more about trauma healing through course content. I think that these topics fit…

whether the soldiers thought the facts of the story were true or not, he wanted them to obtain the understanding of the war that he had obtained. “‘You don’t believe it?’ he’d say. ‘Fine with me. But you don’t know human nature. You don’t know Nam” (93). Rat’s purpose in telling the story of Mary Anne Bell was to teach O’Brien and the other soldiers about Vietnam and help them gain the understanding of the messages the story holds. Though the soldiers question his credibility as a true…

Someone having a better scientific understanding doesn’t necessarily make them a smarter person but it gives them a better understanding of the world around us. This usually does however give them higher chances at succeeding in solving some of the world’s problems. Not only have they solved world problems they have also led way to many innovations. For example, in an article by Understanding Science, a University of California Museum of Paleontology website said…

detailing of the aftermath of the Massie case, such as the works of fiction and nonfiction that came about from it, the lives of the people involved in the case, the direct impact created by the case, and how people should go about learning and understanding the case in the present…