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Toolpack D – Strengthen Alignment Across Time
I will use this toolpack when…
I want my activities to feel connected and reinforce the bigger picture.
Purpose
Help you turn isolated exercises into a series of steps that echo your core course goals—so every class feels like part of a unified journey, not random bits.
Why it matters
Disconnected “one‑off” tasks leave students asking “Why are we doing this?” A coherent sequence builds confidence, clarity, and the ability to apply learning in new contexts.
When to grab it
• Students ask, “How does this relate to the rest of the course?”
• You’re planning a project or multi‑week unit.
What’s inside
- Where Is the Whole? Reflection Tool (MS Word doc)
- A rapid, four‑prompt worksheet to diagnose whether any given task stands alone or clearly ties back to your course’s core intent.
- Disconnected vs Coherent Design Visual Aid (MS Word doc)
- A side‑by‑side infographic contrasting disconnected “one‑off” tasks with self‑similar, coherence‑driven designs that echo the whole.
- Coherence Alignment Grid (MS Word doc)
- A three‑column planner to map one key concept into a small‑scale, mid‑scale, and full‑scale task—all sharing the same core learning pattern.
- Core Concept Sequencer (MS Word doc)
- A concise list of four principles for revisiting, varying, and layering your core ideas so each iteration deepens and extends learning.
- Transfer Check-in Tool (MS Word doc)
- A structured exit-ticket tool instructors can use to assess whether a task supports future learning and transfer. The five prompts help reveal how students are making sense of today’s work and where they see connections—or don’t.
