Understanding by Design Effective Teaching and Learning
Overview
• What is Understanding by Design?• What is the design process?• How do you teach a UbD-designed course?
What is Understanding by Design?
Understanding by Design
• Understanding by Design ~ “UbD”• A three-step curriculum design process• “Backward” design process
What is the Design Process?
The Design Process
Stage 1: Identify desired results.
Stage 2: Determine acceptable evidence.
Stage 3: Plan learning experiences.
(4. You teach the UbD-designed course.)
The Design Team
• Instructional designer• System director• Dean or department head• Faculty• Content experts
1. Identify Desired Results
Understanding• Answering the
essential questions• Reinforcing the big
ideas
Big Ideas• Concepts• 1-2 words• Timeless
Essential Questions• Stimulate thought• Provoke inquiry• Open-ended
Students will know or do…….
• Answer the essential questions
• Apply the big ideas• Lead to SLOs/EOs
Big Ideas
Core Concepts
1-2 words
Timeless
Essential Questions
Stimulate thought
Provoke inquiry
Open-ended
What students will know and do….
Help students investigate the EQs
Lead to the SLOs/EOs
Goal of the Course
2. Determine Acceptable Evidence
• Assessment– Between 60-80% of the assessments are
required. All student learning outcomes (SLOs)
and enabling objectives (EOs) are assessed.– They are authentic and real-world
– Projects– Role plays– Exams– Research papers
– Instructors might add:– Discussion prompts– Informal checks for understanding– Quizzes
3. Plan Learning Experiences
• Learner-Centered– Engagement– Individual responsibility– Critical thinking
• Developed by faculty– Best practices
• Relevant– Skill and understanding– Practical application
Questions
Teaching a UbD-designed Course
• “Traditional” course– Skills & experience
• UbD treasure chest– A ready-to-use Blackboard course
• Instructor & student resources
We are going to look at a UbD designed course now.
Additional Information
• Any course navigational questions submit to your
Champions.• Any course feedback submit to your direct supervisor.• Keep any student work from the required assessments
so data can be collected.• Teach in the order that works for you. There is
flexibility.• Final questions?
You + UbD = student
success