Overview: Module 2

Backwards Design and Learning Outcomes

Learning Objectives

By the end of this module, participants will be able to:

  • Identify components of high-quality learning outcomes
  • Describe the phases of Backwards Design
  • Create course and module outcomes

Overview

In this module, participants will gain understanding of how to create high-quality learning objectives, and have opportunities to apply that knowledge in multiple learning activities. Good learning objectives are what you want your students to achieve (“by the end of this course, you will be able to...”). If you don’t know the end goal—and you don’t have certain measurable checkpoints—you can get lost along the way. This is why any good course design begins with creating quality objectives. 

To begin, review any of the recommended resources on module topics below and view the Active Lecture on the next page.

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