Presented by Jessica Alexander, PhD 

Series Objectives

· Apply the backwards design framework to identify key goals for their class sessions/activities 

· Revise learning objectives to be clear, measurable, and student-centered based on those goals 

· Draft a mini-curricular map that aligns session-level learning objectives with course-level objectives 

Series Description

My students don’t know what to study. There’s so much content to cover. I’m not sure exactly how my session fits into the overall curriculum. 

If you’ve had these thoughts, then we invite you to join this three-part workshop series which will introduce you to the principles of backwards design and writing learning outcomes. These two evidence-based practices will enable you to prioritize learning objectives, streamline your content, and guide students throughout the learning process. Additionally, this series will provide an opportunity for you to collaborate with colleagues as we prepare for the elimination of the RAT objectives in Fall. At the end of the series, you will have identified key goals/outcomes, written or revised your session-level outcomes based on those goals, and aligned your session-level outcomes to the course-level outcomes. 

Attend the series to get a jumpstart on your session planning for next year! If you’re unable to make the sessions, they will be recorded and available for later viewing. 

Session 1 (1/23/24) : Backwards Design at the Session Level

Using backwards design to plan learning experiences clarifies what you want your students to know and be able to do, leading to alignment in the curriculum and improved student success. In this session, you will be introduced to the backwards design framework, including its many benefits. You will also apply the first steps of this framework to identify and prioritize the key goals for your class sessions, which will be used to craft learning objectives.