Stage 1

Understanding and Planning

Lesson 3 : Content Definition -- Backward Design

Based on the information developed in lesson 2, lesson 3 will lead you to the inquiry on content selection.


Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

Self-study Materials
Handout :  Understanding by Design by Wiggins and McTighe

Smart Schools by David Perkins

Textbook:

Use the conceptual framework of "backward design" to

  1. Identify the desired learning outcomes

  2. Establish content priorities

  3. Plan the learning experiences and instruction


Lesson Activities:

  1. Read the handouts to prepare for the understanding of the conceptual framework 

  2. Practice selecting content and planning the learning activities and instruction

  3. Participate at the Discussion Board.

 


Lesson 3 Assignment: 
Work with your partner to develop an outline of the content and the sequence of instructions for your online course. (Go to Assignment folder for the Lesson 3 assignment)

 

Suggested completion time of this lesson : 

60 minutes


Last Updated: Saturday, 11 May 2002