BACKWARDS DESIGN
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Definition
Wiggins and McTighe Three Stage Approach to Curriculum Planning
Stage 1: Desired Results
Broad Curriculum Outcomes
Stage 2: Assessment Evidence
Established Goals
Essential Questions
Enduring Understandings
Students will know...
Students will be able to...
Performance Tasks
Identifies Assessments
Assignments
Quizzes or Tests
Step 3: Learning Plan
Learning Activities
Smaller Learning Tasks in preparation for performance tasks
What learning experiences and instruction will enable students to achieve the desired results?
How will design accomplish WHERETO?
A curriculum planning strategy
Learning experiences are designed first
By selecting the aims or outcomes teachers wish to achieve
WHERETO
W = Where the unit is going and what is expected; help the teacher know Where the students are coming from
H = Hook all students and Hold their interest
E = Equip students, help them Experience the key ideas and Explore the issues
R = Rethink and Revise their understandings and work as students
E = Allow students to Evaluate their work and its implications
T = Be Tailored (personalized) to the different needs, interests and abilities to learners
O = Be Organized to maximize initial and sustained engagement as well as effective learning
