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What is Backward Design
What is Backward Design
Backward Course Design is learner-focused through high-impact learning experiences first and foremost. Backward design in curriculum writing involves the following three stages:
Identify overall, desired results (what do you want your students to do overall?)
Determine and define acceptable evidence or products that demonstrate mastery
Plan your learning activities accordingly using Bloom's Taxonomy to create measurable outcomes.
To practice writing out your course (scope and sequence) it is helpful to use a course map template. A strong course map can help you identify areas where there are gaps in learning activities content, assessment, and their alignment with course competencies. Below you will find an example of a course map and templates for the 16 week course or a course with modules.
Course Mapping
Course Mapping
Why should I map out my course?
Why should I map out my course?
Create a "road map" of how, what, and when you will teach, practice, and assess students helps to align course competencies to activities and assessments.
This also helps you to ensure that students have a clear understanding of how they will be assessed while allowing you to be intentionally creative in designing learning experiences for students.
Not to mention, this helps you to design your Canvas course with more structure and vary the way in which you determine mastery of concepts.
Let's take a look at the example of a completed course map below.
Course Mapping Resources
Course Mapping Resources
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