Understanding UbD and Common Core

Patricia ColdrenAugust 23, 2012

pcoldren@lee.k12.nc.us(919)356-7739

Why now? Why me?

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Common Core Means….• More Rigor• More Complexity• More Collaboration• More Problem Solving• More Thinking

Non-negotiables• Teaching the new curriculum• Assessments• More and Different Planning• Collaboration• New Tools

The Search for a Curriculum Planning Tool• UbD Training in 2011-2012• Decision to Implement County Wide• First Cohort Group K-8, Week of July 30• Second Cohort Group, Week of August 13• Future Training and Unit Planning

What is UbD?Backward Design?

To begin with the end in mind means to start with a clear understanding of your destination. It means to know where you’re going so that you better understand where you are now so that the

steps you take are always in the right direction.Steven R. Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

UnderstandingBy Design

UbD Tidbits• UbD is the embodiment of common sense,

and best practice in design and what we know about learning. (Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe)

• Backward Design• Focus on Learning priorities• Focus on anticipating student

misunderstandings• Making assessment central to curriculum

design, not an afterthought

Typical Design Model• Identify content.• Brainstorm activities.• Then and only then…come up with an

assessment and link it to some standard.

Three Stages of Backward Design• Identify desired results.• Determine acceptable evidence.• Then, and only then….Plan learning

experiences and instruction.

Lee County Template

UbD

Unit Plans in Dropbox• Dropbox– www.dropbox.com– User Name : dropbox@lee.k12.nc.us– Password : newPassword123

Unit Plans in Pinpoint

Other Resources• Science Tech Book• Symbaloo -

http://www.symbaloo.com/?sethomepage=1

• NCDPI Wiki - http://www.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/

• www.dropbox.com

Now That You Know….