Backward planning
Work backward from learning objectives, to assessment activities, to content.
Why
To plan lessons closely to objectives and outcomes, structured to assess learning along the way.
Materials Needed
Your preferred writing tools
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Prep Time
- 1-2 hours
How to do it
| Steps | Suggested time |
|---|---|
| Break down the task for participants to learn into steps. | 5–10 minutes |
| Write 3 prompts for examples of performing the task, with small increases in complexity. | 10–15 minutes |
| Prepare the most complex prompt as a challenge for participants to perform independently or in pairs. | 15–20 minutes |
| Prepare the medium-complexity prompt as a guided example that you will facilitate as the whole group performs it with you, including checks for understanding. | 20–40 minutes |
| Prepare the least complex prompt as a demonstration. | 15–20 minutes |
| Plan an opening hook and closing check for understanding for the lesson. | 10–15 minutes |