Grant P. Wiggins
Born: 01-01-1950
Grant P. Wiggins was an influential educator and author, renowned for his contributions to understanding by design and educational assessment. Co-author of the seminal book "Understanding by Design," he was a pioneer in curriculum development and performance-based assessment. Wiggins founded the consulting firm Authentic Education, dedicated to improving learning and teaching. His work has left a lasting impact on educators worldwide, promoting deeper understanding and student-centered learning.
Book summaries for books written by Grant P. Wiggins
Quotes
The biggest enemy of understanding is coverage.
Backward design is a design process that deliberately plans learning experiences and instruction to achieve specific goals.
Understanding is revealed by performance, not by recall.
Good design begins with the end in mind.
Designing backward requires us to think differently about teaching.
Understanding is not a linear process, but an ongoing and evolving one.
Assessment should always be in the service of learning.
The best curriculum is one that emphasizes understanding over coverage.
Essential questions provoke deep thought and encourage a search for meaning.
Authentic performance tasks provide students with real-world contexts to apply their understanding.
Transfer of learning is the ultimate goal of education.
Feedback should be timely, specific, and focused on improving understanding.