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Understanding UbD and Common Core. Patricia Coldren August 23, 2012 pcoldren@lee.k12.nc.us (919)356-7739. Why now? Why me?. edtechdigest.wordpress.com. Common Core Means…. More Rigor More Complexity More Collaboration More Problem Solving More Thinking. Non- negotiables.
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Understanding UbD and Common Core Patricia ColdrenAugust 23, 2012pcoldren@lee.k12.nc.us(919)356-7739
Why now? Why me? edtechdigest.wordpress.com
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
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 What is UbD?Backward Design? Understanding By 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.
Unit Plans in Dropbox • Dropbox • www.dropbox.com • User Name : dropbox@lee.k12.nc.us • Password : newPassword123
Other Resources • Science Tech Book • Symbaloo - http://www.symbaloo.com/?sethomepage=1 • NCDPI Wiki - http://www.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/ • www.dropbox.com