Content “chunking”

Content chunking is a new name for unpacking a unit or unit planning. Chunking or unpacking a unit is where the vocational specialist/lead teacher will: 

• Identify learning outcomes
• Recommend content ideas, topics and subtopics
• Plan appropriate learning activities and
• Design authentic, valid, vocationally sound assessments

Chunks (topics) can include: 

• An introduction to the topic content
• The learning objectives of the topic
• Topics broken down to subtopics
• Learning content that includes activities for students to read, watch, listen to, discuss, create and evaluate as relevant
• A summary
• Self-testing opportunities

For more information on chunking strategy, click on the following links: 

• Content chunking
• Chunking you content
• Chunking tips