1. Understanding by Design (UbD) is a framework for designing curriculum and lessons that focuses on developing student understanding. It uses a "backward design" approach where teachers first identify the desired results and assessments before planning lessons and activities.
2. The key principles of UbD include focusing on big ideas, essential questions, and transfer of learning. Lessons are designed to help students make meaning of concepts and apply their knowledge to new situations.
3. The three stages of UbD's backward design process are: (1) identify desired results, (2) determine acceptable evidence, and (3) plan learning experiences and instruction. Teachers clarify learning goals, plan assessments, and then develop lessons to