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Friday, May 31 • 8:00am - 9:00am
Keynote Session: Understanding by Design and the Student Brain
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In this Keynote Address, Jay McTighe and Tracey Tokuhama-Espinosa pair up to examine how the Understanding by Design ® (UbD) framework connects to the fundamental elements of Mind, Brain, and Education science. Using the three stages of “backward design” in UbD, they will explore different types of educational goals (Stage 1), varied purposes and methods of assessment (Stage 2), and instructional practices (Stage 3) through the lens of neuro-constructivist design and different types of thinking by students. They will offer practical and proven ways that teachers can engage learners in active thinking and “meaning making” for deep learning that transfers.
Keynote Speakers
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Jay McTighe

Author & Education Consultant, Jay McTighe & Associates
Jay McTighe brings a wealth of experience developed during a rich and varied career in education. He served as director of the Maryland Assessment Consortium, a state collaboration of school districts working together to develop and share formative performance assessments. Prior... Read More →
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Tracey Tokuhama-Espinosa, Ph.D.

Educational Researcher, Educator, and Author, Conexiones: The Learning Science Platform, Harvard University Extension School
Tracey Tokuhama-Espinosa, Ph.D., is a teacher at Harvard College and the Harvard University Extension School where her course, “The Neuroscience of Learning: An Introduction to Mind, Brain, Health, and Education” offers a transformative self-learning adventure. She is the co-founder... Read More →

Friday May 31, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Brauer Auditorium
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