Introduction

This module provides an overview of the backward design approach to course design and guides you through the development of your own course goals and learning objectives.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

Describe the steps of backward design and why it is essential to designing an inclusive, student-centered course.
Make deliberate choices about what is most important for students to achieve by the end of your course, and articulate it by setting your course goals and objectives accordingly.

Outline

In this module you will:

Read about the concepts of backward design & alignment.
Watch a video to help you develop (or revise) your course goals and objectives to prioritize student learning.
Participate in an activity, using a workbook to follow along as you watch the video.
Complete an assignment to align and revise your draft goals and learning objectives for your course.