Grant P. Wiggins
Grant P. Wiggins
b. 195013
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Grant P. Wiggins is the author behind the Prentice Hall Literature series. His work focuses on making classic and contemporary literature accessible to students.
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Prentice Hall Literature--The American Experience, Volume 1
Ambrose Bierce
Prentice Hall Literature: The American Experience
Ambrose Bierce
Prentice Hall Literature
Pearson Literature--California--Reading and Language
Albert Hackett
Guide for instructional leaders
Grant P. Wiggins
Prentice Hall Literature
Alexander Petrunkevitch
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What is Grant Wiggins known for?
Grant Wiggins is widely recognized for his significant contributions to educational theory, particularly for co-developing the "Understanding by Design" framework. This framework emphasizes teaching for understanding and designing curriculum backward from desired results.
Did Grant Wiggins write with anyone else?
Grant Wiggins frequently collaborated with Jay McTighe, most notably on the influential "Understanding by Design" series of books and resources. Their partnership was central to the development and dissemination of this educational approach.
What is the 'Understanding by Design' framework?
The 'Understanding by Design' framework, co-created by Grant Wiggins, is a curriculum development model that focuses on designing learning experiences and assessments with the end goals in mind. It encourages educators to identify desired results, determine acceptable evidence of learning, and then plan instructional activities.