Understanding By Design

by Wiggins, Grant; McTighe, Jay

• ISBN13: 9781416600350
• ISBN10: 1416600353
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781416602255
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780871203137, 9781416600305
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-03-30
• Publisher: ASSOCIATION FOR SUPERVISION & CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
• More Book Details

About This Book

Understanding by Design, 2nd Edition

Understanding by Design is a seminal textbook that has been a cornerstone in educational design for over two decades. Written by Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe, this book is primarily used by educators, curriculum designers, and instructional coaches who aim to create more effective and meaningful learning experiences.

Who Uses It?

This book is essential for anyone involved in educational planning and implementation. It is widely used by teachers, school administrators, curriculum developers, and educational consultants. The principles outlined in the book help educators design curricula that are aligned with learning objectives and promote deeper understanding among students.

History and Editions

The first edition of Understanding by Design was published in 2005, and the second expanded edition has been a favorite among educators ever since. The book has been updated to reflect the evolving needs of educational design, incorporating new insights and research on how to enhance student learning. The 2nd edition is particularly notable for its expanded coverage of essential questions and transfer tasks, which are crucial for assessing student understanding.

Author and Other Works

Grant Wiggins is a renowned expert in educational design and assessment. He has written extensively on topics related to teaching and learning, including the importance of backward design in creating effective curricula. Jay McTighe is also a prominent figure in educational design, known for his work on understanding by design principles. Together, they have co-authored several books that focus on improving educational practices.

Key Features

• Backward Design: The book introduces the concept of backward design, which involves starting with the desired outcomes and working backward to create a curriculum that ensures those outcomes are met.
• Essential Questions: The authors emphasize the importance of essential questions in guiding the learning process and ensuring that students are engaged in meaningful activities.
• Transfer Tasks: The book explores how to design tasks that help students apply what they have learned to real-world situations.
• Curriculum Design: It provides a framework for designing curricula that are aligned with learning objectives and promote deeper understanding among students.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Paperback: ISBN-13: 9781416600350
• Other Editions: While there are no other ISBNs for this specific edition, the authors have written other books that focus on educational design and assessment.

Publication Details

• Publisher: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
• Publication Date: March 15, 2005
• Number of Pages: 370 pages
• Language: English
• Item Weight: 2 pounds
• Dimensions: 8.50 x 10.90 x 1.00 inches

Other Editions and Formats

While there are no other ISBNs for this specific edition, the authors have written other books that focus on educational design and assessment. For example, Grant Wiggins has written "Educative Assessment: Designing Assessments to Inform and Improve Student Performance" and "Essential Questions: Opening Doors to Student Understanding," both of which are highly regarded in the educational community.

Related ISBNs

• Grant Wiggins' Other Works:
• "Educative Assessment: Designing Assessments to Inform and Improve Student Performance" (ISBN: 9781416614095)
• "Essential Questions: Opening Doors to Student Understanding" (ISBN: 9781416613307)

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources related to Understanding by Design, 2nd Edition, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.

Table of Contents

List of Figures	iv
Preface	vi
Acknowledgments	x
Introduction	1	(12)
Backward Design	13	(22)
Understanding Understanding	35	(21)
Gaining Clarity on Our Goals	56	(26)
The Six Facets of Understanding	82	(23)
Essential Questions: Doorways to Understanding	105	(21)
Crafting Understandings	126	(20)
Thinking like an Assessor	146	(26)
Criteria and Validity	172	(19)
Planning for Learning	191	(36)
Teaching for Understanding	227	(27)
The Design Process	254	(21)
The Big Picture: UbD as Curriculum Framework	275	(27)
``Yes, but . . .''	302	(20)
Afterword: Getting Started	322	(5)
Appendix: Sample 6-Page Template	327	(6)
Endnotes	333	(3)
Glossary	336	(19)
Bibliography	355	(10)
Index	365	(4)
About the Authors	369