This is the visual in textual form as a hierarchy. This is useful for LLMs.

Assumptions

The following terms and assumptions are made relative to the hierarchy below.

• We assume there is a syllabus
• We assume the author / instructor has performed a welcome statement
• We assume the course has an orientation of how to use the course management system

Conceptual frameworks

• UbD - Understanding by Design framework
• W.H.E.R.E.T.O. incorporates 13 best design characteristics
• Where is the unit headed, and Why?
• Hook and Hold student attention
• Equip and Enable students to succeed
• Reflect, Rethink, Revise (plan iterative instructional flow)
• Evaluate (foster student metacognition)
• Tailor the learning plan for broadest impact
• Organize sequence for optimal learning
• Six Facets of Understanding (UbD)
• Explain
• Interpret
• Apply
• Show Perspective
• Empathize
• Know Yourself

Course is made of

• Outcomes
• Pedagogy
• Structure
• Instruction
• Content
• Assessment
  

Outcomes are made of

• mainly Course Goals
• consisting of Learning Objectives
• both of these equate to Desired Results in UbD

Pedagogy

• usually follows a Custom Approach
• but may follow a Recognized Approach
• such as Backwards Design (UbD)
• Desired Results:
• Transfer Task
• Understanding
• Essential Questions
• Knowledge
• Skill
• Big Ideals
• Establishing Goals

Structure

• my include Unit / Module
• consists of Lesson / Week
• may include Sub-Lesson
• consists of Pages
• consists of Blocks

Instruction

• is a Planned Sequence of Teaching Activities broadly consists of (UbD) :
• Example Activities / Sequence Strategies
• Double Diamond Design Process
• O.A.R.S. Model of Deriving Meaning
• Direct Instruction such as:
• Demonstration
• Modeling
• Lecture
• Reading
• Glossary
• Facilitation such as:
• Concept Attainment
• Discussion
• Experiment
• Guided Inquiry
• Writing Process
• Question Exploration Routine
• Graphic Representation
• Problem-Based Learning
• Study Guide
• Learning Experiences (UbD)
• W.H.E.R.E.T.O. methods within each
• Coaching such as:
• Feedback
• Guided Practice
• Formative Assessment
• is a Planned Sequence of Learning Activities (UbD)
• broadly consist of Acquire Knowledge and Acquire Skill
• leads to Achieve Understanding
• leads to Authentically Performance

Content

• Pre-Instructional
• may include Unit / Module Overview
• should include Lesson / Week Overview which may include:
• Introduction
• Objectives
• Content Outline
• Concept Map
• Instructional - pages and blocks using some combination of:
• Instructional Templates (examples: Effective Demonstration, Concept Attainment, Guided Practice)
• Interaction (examples: Check Your Understanding, Class poll, timeline)
• Learning Assistance (examples: Misconception Alert, Did you know, Help)
• Text
• Image
• Video
• Audio
• Animation
• Link
• Post-instructional should include Lesson / Week Summary
• Post-instructional may include Unit / Module Review

Assessment

• may be No Stakes (Formative Assessment) examples include:
• One Minute Paper
• Reflection
• Self check
• Class Poll
• Discussion
• Quiz
• Exercise
• may be Low Stakes (Formative Assessment) examples include:
• One Minute Paper
• Reflection
• Self check
• Class Poll
• Discussion
• Quiz
• Exercise
• may be High Stakes (Summative Assessment) examples include:
• Assignment
• Project
• Test / Exam