My favorite things.

John Coltrane. (1961). My favorite things.

Show transcript, sheet music, and background context.

ID models.

DM Merrill, 2007.

Merrill's First Principles of Instruction

Merrill’s First Principles (interactive)

Problem-centered

Begin with an authentic whole task and keep returning to it as skills grow.

Coltrane example
  • Scenario brief: “You’ve been booked to perform My Favorite Things. How will you capture the modal sound?”
  • Task rubric: tone, 3/4 feel, modal focus, development.
  • Outcome map: competencies ↔ performance goals.
CAST, 2018

Universal Design for Learning

Universal Design for Learning — Brain Networks

Affective networks • Multiple Means of Engagement

What it means

Recruit interest, sustain effort, and support emotional capacity so learners choose, value, and persist.

Self-Determination Theory

Let's work together!

Need your team to master a new skill or sharpen an existing one? Let's identify what they need and design a solution that will guide them to new heights.

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