I am honest in stating that the 3 Column Table could be the design that I like the most, without detracting from UbD; the two have some similarities in terms of their purpose of connecting points and establishing connectivity; however, UbD is undoubtedly the currently used design In my school district, we are based on TEAKS, curriculum, and standardized tests, we are going to delve into the comparison of these designs and their impact on my Innovation Plan.
Wiggins and McTighe’s (2005) UbD One Page Layout Template is created for educators to design units focusing on understanding (pp. 21-22). Due to its structure, the UbD template is more effective for creating smaller units of instruction with much more detail.
By contrast, Fink’s 3-column table is much more appropriate for designing an entire course with a holistic learning perspective.
First, I needed to use the Fink table to design my project-based learning plan because I could see what I wanted my students to achieve.
Here is my UbD design template for my course:
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References
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Fink, L. D. (2003). A Self-Directed Guide to Designing Courses for Significant
Learning. Creating Significant Learning Experiences: An Integrated Approach to Designing College Courses. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
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Wiggins, G. & McTighe, J. (2005). Understanding by Design (expanded second ed.). Alexandria,
Virginia: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.