A framework for planning and structuring curriculum, assessment and instruction in the classroom.
Understanding by Design® (UbD) is the work of author and educational practitioner Jay McTighe.
Understanding by Design® (UbD) is an internationally-recognised framework for improving student achievement. It focuses on the importance of the teacher as a designer of student learning. Its key ideas are:
a focus on teaching and assessing for understanding and learning transfer; and
designing curriculum backwards from that focus.
Understanding by Design® (UbD) is guided by the joining together of evidence from two streams: theoretical research in cognitive psychology and the results of student achievement studies. The framework offers a three-stage backward design process aligning curriculum goals, essential questions, skills and understandings with assessment and powerful learning experiences and instruction.
Workshops and In-School Support Services
Suggested formats:
One-day introductory workshop that provides educators with tools and templates specific to the Understanding by Design® model.
Two consecutive days for a thorough overview of all session outcomes.
Multiple one-day sessions to go deeper with individual session outcomes.
Workshop
Use essential questions to frame curriculum and focus on ‘big ideas’
Translate the Australian Curriculum into a teachable curriculum
Engage learners in meaningful application of learning through authentic tasks
Use six facets of understanding and apply selected design tools to create higher levels of performance for students
In-school Coaching Support – refine and embed Understanding by Design® to transform curriculum and teaching across a school or system. Our training associates work with schools and teams to deepen understandings and refine practices based on specific needs.
Webinars - a 60–90-minute interactive video session based on the principles of Understanding by Design®.
Keynotes - Keynotes can focus on one or more themes from the work of Understanding by Design® as a springboard to further learning.
Who should attend?
All educators, including (but not limited to) classroom teachers, principals/assistant principals, and instructional coaches.
Contact us today to discuss how our professional learning solutions can transform your school.
