https://padlet.com/amandaphedmann/qp9gy7v0limt Backward design :) en-us 2017-04-29 20:48:23 UTC 2025-11-01 16:37:39 UTC hello@padlet.com amandaphedmann https://padlet.com/amandaphedmann/qp9gy7v0limt/wish/169029674
I remember being introduced to this concept during my initial teacher education program. I continue to use this mindset when unit planning, lesson planning and planning for assessments. I think any good teacher naturally thinks in this way and it helps us stay organized so our students learn the essentials. It is impossible to cover every expectation so this type of planning can keep us and our students on track to ensure they are learning the meaningful pieces of each curricula. 

The twin sins of educational design are time consuming for both students and teachers. I remember how frustrating it was to complete busy work as a student and to feel as though it was a waste of my effort. If teachers implement backward design wherever possible we can decrease our students' frustration and these twin sins. 

Thanks for reading :)]]> 2017-04-29 20:49:33 UTC https://padlet.com/amandaphedmann/qp9gy7v0limt/wish/169029674