
The model is “backwards” in the same way that architecture, cooking, and many other professions are. It begins with a clearly articulated end in mind, orienting all the designing with those core …
Where to Start: Backward Design | Teaching + Learning Lab
Looking ahead to step two of backward design, you will need to identify evidence that an intended learning outcome has been obtained. If a learning outcome is not measurable, then we will not …
Backward design - Wikipedia
Backward design is a method of designing an educational curriculum by setting goals before choosing instructional methods and forms of assessment. It shifts curriculum planning, both on …
Backward Design: The Basics - Cult of Pedagogy
Jun 22, 2020 · Instead of starting with a topic, we’d do better if we start with an end goal, and that’s where backward design comes in. For many years, teachers have been planning …
Unlocking learning with backward mapping | Renaissance
Apr 14, 2022 · Backward mapping, also called backward planning or backward design, is a technique used by teachers that involves setting goals for a lesson, unit, or semester, and then …
Backward's Design: Start with the Outcomes | Teaching Commons
What is Backward's Design (Wiggins & McTighe 1998; Bowen 2017)? Rather than focusing on "how" to teach content, instructors should spend time identifying desired results of student …
Backward Design | Foundations of Education - Lumen Learning
Backward design, also called backward planning or backward mapping, is a process that educators use to design learning experiences and instructional techniques to achieve specific …
Backwards Course Design - CETL Resources - Mars Hill University
Oct 24, 2025 · Backward design, also called backward planning or backward mapping, is a process that educators use to design leaning activities and experiences and instructional …
Backward design model - NSW Department of Education
R: Reflect, rethink, revise - effective curriculum is planned 'backward' from long-term desired results through a 3-stage design process: desired results, evidence, and learning plan. This …
3 Basic Steps of Backward Design Lesson Plans [+FAQs]
Backward design helps educators focus on their students’ process of learning, rather than on their own teaching. This student-centered approach consists of three primary steps: identifying the …