Grant Wiggins

Grant Wiggins was an influential education theorist and practitioner known for his work on curriculum design and assessment, emphasizing rigorous, meaningful learning. He believed education should deepen understanding and critical thinking rather than just memorization. Wiggins co-developed the concept of "Understanding by Design," a framework that encourages teachers to plan lessons with clear goals and meaningful assessments. His approach promotes student engagement, transfer of knowledge to real-world contexts, and the development of higher-order thinking skills, making learning more purposeful and effective.