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Understanding by Design (UbD) COURSE DESCRIPTION: T-TESS, rigor, relevance, formative assessment, inquiry, lesson plans, differentiation, implementation, proficient … do these words give you nightmares?? Come to this workshop! We’ll spend the day learning how to make our lives simpler by thinking backwards. Learn how to use the UbD template; as well as practical terms; what teaching for understanding is all about: digging deeper, continually asking the essential questions, and rethinking. “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.” - Stephen R. Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, 1989, page 98. WHAT TO BRING: Please bring a laptop or tablet. CREDITS: 6 GT / Flex Tuesday, August 1st 9:00am—4:00pm ALEDO LEARNING CENTER Instructor: Michelle Yates Grades: K-12 41