The Framework of Success: Backwards Design Made Easy

Lauren Boucher
Presenter
60
mins
Course length
Multi Device
Access from mobile or laptop
4.95
Course rating
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Description

What if you could create lessons that align perfectly with your students' learning goals? Backwards design is a proven instructional framework that starts with the end in mind, enabling educators to design lessons that are goal-oriented and impactful. Join Lauren Boucher for this hands-on, interactive workshop as she guides you through the essentials of backwards design and introduces key instructional frameworks that enhance teaching effectiveness. Get ready to unlock the secrets of intentional lesson planning and empower your teaching with tools to make every lesson a success! Lauren's expertise in instructional design will provide you with step-by-step templates and practical examples to implement backwards design and shape your teaching with intentionality and focus.

Objectives

Identify the foundational components of Backwards Design. Explain the relationship between Backwards Design and effective teaching practices. Use a provided template to design a lesson aligned with learning goals. Evaluate the coherence between instructional strategies and desired outcomes. Critique the application of Backwards Design in various classroom scenarios. Develop a lesson plan incorporating Backwards Design principles and additional frameworks.

Key Take Aways

• Discover the power of the backwards design framework and its impact on lesson planning. • Learn to align learning objectives, assessments, and instructional strategies for greater effectiveness. • Explore other key instructional frameworks to enhance your teaching approach. • Gain practical tools and templates to create lessons that are purposeful, focused, and engaging.

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Lauren Boucher

Lauren Boucher has 18+ years in public education, teaching 3rd grade, gifted K-8, and working as a Digital Teaching and Learning Coach. Now a Southeast Regional Consultant for the NC Department of Public Instruction, she shares innovative ed tech practices nationwide.
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