Scenario: You have been asked by a colleague or administrator to support other educators in designing effective instruction. It has been observed that most of the educators have been planning instruction using a traditional model. The objectives of the presentation are to explain the backwards design model of designing instruction, to provide an overview and rationale of the process, to compare and contrast the two models, and finally to provide an example that other educators could use as a model for their own planning.
What are the most important elements of effective lesson design?
Why are good learning objectives critical to planning effective instruction?
Provide an example of a good learning objective aligned with the Common Core State Standards. What makes this a "good" learning objective?
What are some common pitfalls in planning effective lessons? How can we avoid these pitfalls?
What does backwards design mean?
How does the Common Core State Standards Initiative play a role in designing effective instruction?