In my opinion, the framework explained in chapter 1 of this book provides a very practical tool for curriculum design, one I would certainly use and encourage to be widely used by teachers, book designers and planners.
This chapter describes in depth the 3 major stages of this UbD framework, each one is based on essential elements and questions. Chaper 1 is named “Desired results” in which goals and students understanding should be established. Chaper 2 “Asessment Evidence” has to do with performance tasks that will demonstrate the desired results. In chapter 3 “Learning Plan” learning activities are developed and the “whereto.”
In conclusion, the stages of this framework are coherent and they provide us a way to think purposefully when designing curriculum. By this means, we may contribute a lot to reform our educational workplace.
