Alcorn State University Backward Design Model Analysis Paper

Research the backward design model of planning and preparing.

Compare backward design to other methods of curriculum and lesson design.

Reflect on how you can use backward design to prepare standard-based, student focused lessons.

Create a job aid about using backward design in lesson planning that you could use as a future reference. You could develop a flowchart, reference sheet, checklist, or any combination of these.

Include the following in your job aid:

• Purpose of backward design
• Stages of backward design
• How backward design supports writing goals
• Facets of understanding
• How to create essential questions
• How to use backward design in assessment
• How to use backward design in planning
• Steps in design process

Develop a lesson plan template for using backward design.

Submit your assignment.

Resources

• Understanding by Design
• Center for Writing Excellence
• Reference and Citation Generator