Develop rich, exciting units of study for regular, gifted or inclusion classrooms with this user friendly, multi-faceted program.
* Planning for differentiated instruction so that all students can engage in meaningful activities is made easy by the
matrix format of our curriculum planning tool.
* Addressing thinking skills in the classroom is facilitated by built in guides and "cheat sheets" to assure varied
instruction utilizing a wide range of thinking skills and learning styles.
* Authentic assessment is part of the picture when creating curriculum using our software. Incorporated into the
program, we offer hundreds of choices of product ideas in four modalities.
* Incorporating state standards into class activities has never been easier. Standards for many states are built into
UnitWriter in a data base format for sorting by grade and subject. Users simply choose the benchmark to be listed
on their matrix and lesson plans.
Encourage all learning styles and levels of thinking Based on the Curry/Samara Model of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (CSM), UnitWriter is more than just a repository for lesson information. Its innovative design encourages teachers to consider all learning styles and all levels of thinking. It fosters a curriculum development process that reinforces differentiated instructional strategies, helping teachers to create challenging, standards-based lessons for all students. When implemented correctly and consistently, UnitWriter leads to improved student performance. Dynamic lessons that involve interaction with required curriculum, repeated exposure to critical thinking processes, and differentiated learning experiences contribute to improved student performance and higher test scores.
Build solutions for long-term value
Anyone can use UnitWriter—an individual teacher or an entire school district. UnitWriter is a turnkey product that addresses the needs of an inclusion classroom, a low-performing school, or an entire district facing divergent or changing student populations. The value it brings will only increase over time, as processes are streamlined and a collection of successful units is accumulated and shared. Teachers at any level of computer literacy can use UnitWriter successfully, and the experience will deepen and broaden their technological confidence and ability.
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