QUEST

Based on the Wiggins and McTighe’s Understanding by Design model, the AP Seminar Curriculum Framework is intended to provide a clear and detailed description of the course requirements necessary for student success. This conceptualization will guide the development and organization of learning outcomes from general to specific, resulting in focused statements about content knowledge and skills needed for success in the curse.

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AP Seminar QUEST Pedagogical Framework

QUEST – BIG IDEAS (5)

Question and Explore

Questioning begins with an initial exploration of complex topics or issues. Perspectives and questions emerge that spark one’s curiosity, leading to an investigation that challenges and expands the boundaries of one’s current knowledge.

Understand and Analyze Arguments

Understanding various perspectives requires contextualizing arguments and evaluating the authors’ claims and lines of reasoning.

Evaluate Multiple Perspectives

Evaluating an issue involves considering and evaluating multiple perspectives both individually and in comparison to one another.

Synthesize Ideas

Synthesizing others’ ideas with one’s own may lead to new understandings and is the foundation of a well-reasoned argument that conveys one’s perspective.

Team, Transform, and Transmit

Teaming allows one to combine personal strengths and talents with those of others to reach a common goal. Transformation and growth occur upon thoughtful reflection. Transmitting requires the adaptation of one’s message based on audience and context.

Enduring Understanding

Learning Objectives

Essential Knowledge