Teachers enrolled in this course will...

Know

• what the Understanding by Design model is
• the different stages in the Understanding by Design model

Understand

• the benefits and importance of backwards planning
• various types of assessment to use in their class to generate meaningful learning
• the key components of an UbD plan to incorporate into their teaching practice

and Be Able To

• to design a unit plan using the UbD model
• implement principles and practices of UbD into their daily lessons
• to align curriculum to meet State and National Standards