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October 8, 2019

# The Importance of Understanding by Design®

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Jay McTighe, co-author of Understanding by Design® discusses the three-stage process of UbD, called backward design, to be used as a framework for planning and preparing a guaranteed and viable curriculum. Through Understanding by Design, educators are able to develop curriculum and learning experiences that will help students develop and deepen their understanding of important ideas, and to ultimately transfer their learning in meaningful ways. 

 

To learn more about Eduplanet21's Curriculum Management platform, [visit the overview page](https://eduplanet21.com/curriculum-design/).

 

To learn more about the Understanding by Design Institute, [click here](https://eduplanet21.com/professional-learning/plus-institutes/understanding-by-design-institute/).

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