Backwards course design

In this module you will learn about lesson planning using the "Backward Design" approach. Templates for designing lessons will be on following pages.

Start with the End in Mind

Your course outcomes provide the foundation for all lesson planning.

• Outcomes = What your students will be able to do by the end of the course
• Lesson Planning = How you will help them get there

At LWTech, course outcomes are designed by faculty and approved by the Curriculum Review Committee (CRC). Once approved, all faculty who facilitate a particular course teach to the same outcomes.

Approved Course Outcomes for Your Course(s)

You can find your course outcomes in the online catalog.

1. Go to: http://catalog.lwtech.edu (Links to an external site.)
2. In the right-hand navigation, click on Course Descriptions
3. In the Course Filter box, select the prefix for your course (e.g., ENGL&)
4. Click on your specific course in the list of results to access the course information, including outcomes

Once you know the official outcomes for your class, start building on that foundation. This short video shares more about backward design to help you get started.