Wiggins and McTighe

Wiggins and McTighe developed the "Understanding by Design" (UbD) framework for education, which emphasizes planning lessons with the end goals in mind. They suggest starting with clear learning outcomes and then designing assessments and learning activities that lead students to achieve those goals. This backward design approach ensures that teaching is focused and relevant, helping educators foster deep understanding rather than rote memorization. Essentially, it’s about being intentional in teaching, where both educators and students are clear about the desired knowledge and skills at the start of the learning process.