Ashley Wiersma is a doctoral c andidate in the department of history at Michigan State University. You can follow her on twitter at @throughthe_veil. “A synthesis of cognitive research endorses the ...

One of the greatest challenges of planning a course for the first time, or making substantial revisions, is what content to cover. Before my introduction to the principles of backward design, I would ...

Preface; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Backward Design; Understanding Understanding; Gaining Clarity on Our Goals; The Six Facets of Understanding; Essential Questions: Doorways to Understanding; ...

Integrating course design and assessment planning ensures cohesive teaching practices and enhances student learning outcomes. An integrated approach considers the interconnectedness of situational ...