This document discusses Understanding by Design (UbD), a framework for designing curriculum and lessons. It focuses on how UbD can be applied to teaching music. UbD aims to deepen student understanding and set them up for success. It involves explaining concepts, interpreting them, applying knowledge, considering different perspectives, emphasizing important ideas, and self-assessment. The document provides an example of how UbD could be used to teach the musical concept of tempo and includes websites with additional UbD resources. It also outlines an activity using the music of Charpentier where students play simple ostinati in groups on classroom instruments.

1. UNDERSTANDIN
G BY DESIGN
(UbD)
FROM Z-A
Odalys Cordero

2. CORE VALUES
● Deepening the understanding
of each student.
● Setting them up for success,
not for failure.
● Students become a more
“creative” version of
themselves.

3. 6 FACETS OF LEARNING
● Explain
● Interpret
●Apply
●Perspective
●Emphasize
●Self-Assess

4. UbD AND MUSIC
How can UbD be incorporated in the context of
music?
Tempo
● How can the students understand the concept of “musical speed.”
● What are some possible misunderstands?
● How will the students demonstrate understanding of changes in
Tempo (Largo, Presto)?
● What should the students be able to do to transfer this knowledge?
● What learning experiences will help uncover the big ideas in this
content?

5. WEBSITES
http://www.montclair.edu/arts/news/article.php?ArticleID=10538&ChannelID
=102
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/ERIC-ED466413/pdf/ERIC-ED466413.pdf
http://www.authenticeducation.org/ubd/ubd.lasso

6. CHARPENTIER'S PIECE
Standard: MU.4.S.3.4- Play simple ostinati, by ear, using
classroom instruments.
1) Class divided into four groups assigned with a number and its
particular task.
2) Have students perform each in their groups one at a time.
3) Have Group 1 start and after 8 counts, have Group 2 begin and so on.
4) Extend the activity in handing small percussion instruments to perform
the same patterns except on their instrument.