We know we need to
backwards plan our lessons starting with the standards — the same principle holds true for activities.
Not exact matches
I
backwards planned and put in a series of
lessons that guided students to develop infographics about their advocacy topic.
By working
backwards, or beginning with the end, teachers can
plan each step (the unit goals, the assessments, the
lessons, and the activities) so they stay focused on the finish line.
Always follow the principles of
backwards design when
planning lesson — start with your
lesson objective in mind and create an assessment for that objective.
Remember that fun activities should always be a tool for furthering student achievement, and never the center of a
lesson; follow the principles of
backwards design when
lesson planning to ensure that your
lesson isn't based around an activity.
Effective
lesson planners
plan backwards.
Just as we understand the benefits of
backwards lesson design when
planning instruction for students, the most successful PD is developed with outcomes in mind.