Understanding by Design
Topic from: Principles of Teaching 1
Presenter: Art Christian Vargas Dimla
Pangasinan State University
Bayambang Campus
Bayambang Pangasinan
2. What is Curriculum?
the subjects taught at an educational institution, or the
topics taught within a subject.
(Microsoft Encarta Dictionary)
3. What is Curriculum Model?
A curriculum model is a structured framework of
instruction. It is a guide set forth so all districts are
teaching on the same level. It starts with an evaluation of
all districts, then a curriculum is designed, and finally it is
implemented into practice and revised if needed.
(http://www.ask.com/question/what-is-a-curriculum-model)
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7. Jay Mc Tighe & Grant Wiggins
Advocates of
the curriculum
model in their
book,
“Understanding
by Design”
(2005).
8. Three Stages of UbD
Stage 1 – it has something to do with results or desired outcomes.
10. Three Stages of UbD
Stage 3 – spell out the details of the instructional activities that students will go
through to attain the standards.
11. 6 Facets of Understanding as
Instructional Tools
E X P L A I N
reveal quality; display art
characterize someone/something
show validity of something
train somebody
create detailed plan of something
combine various components into new whole
12. 6 Facets of Understanding as
Instructional Tools
I N T E R P R E T
To decide
fully explain something
record information
to give review
making implicit comparison
making similarity
examine
13. 6 Facets of Understanding as
Instructional Tools
A P P L Y
create/make something new
become adjusted
the art or action of planning
make an offer
to find an answer to something
make, manufacture, create
14. 6 Facets of Understanding as
Instructional Tools
P E R S P E C T I V E
examine methodically
Compare to emphasize differences
exchange conflicting views
deduce from evidence rather than reasoning
form critical assessment
15. 6 Facets of Understanding as
Instructional Tools
E M P A T H Y
to form mental concept/ image
Suppose to be the case, w/o proof
Want to become someone/something
Performing a particular role
Careful thinking before making decision
16. 6 Facets of Understanding as
Instructional Tools
S E L F - K N O W L E D G E
Evaluating oneself
Conscious of something
Deep thinking
Identifying something
Become fully aware/conscious