Description of Event: 

In the Backward Design approach, instructors focus first on course outcomes and assessments, then work backwards to develop a learning plan for students. This ensures that the course content aligns with the learning objectives, resulting in student success.

Facilitator: Natalie Kautz, Assistant Director, Faculty Center

Learning Outcomes: By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Apply the principles of backwards design to any teaching opportunity
• Redesign current teaching sessions and exams using backwards design
• Teach others how to use backwards design

Enhancing and Supporting Teaching

This session is part of Enhancing and Supporting Teaching, a professional development series. More information.

Skill Level(s): No experience to extensive experience.

Special Requirements: None 

Pre-Event Survey: Before the workshop, please complete the Pre-Event Survey.