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Combining Backward Design With Narrative Tools Can Structure Complex Subjects Into Engaging Courses, Francisco J. Laso
Combining Backward Design With Narrative Tools Can Structure Complex Subjects Into Engaging Courses, Francisco J. Laso
Backward by Design Mini-Studies
Backward course design helps align course outcomes with assignments and learning experiences. However, it is still challenging to simplify complex subjects into 10- week courses. Olson’s And-But-Therefore (ABT) framework can help instructors identify threshold concepts within their subject to thread a straightforward yet compelling narrative through their course. Pairing the ABT framework with backward course design can be particularly useful for expansive subjects with no clear thematic or chronological progression.
Course Revision Using Backward By Design, Rita Daniels
Course Revision Using Backward By Design, Rita Daniels
Backward by Design Mini-Studies
The purpose of this mini-study was to redesign a Research Methods in Communication course using Backward by Design (BbD; Wiggins & McTighe, 2005). The first stage was to identify the desired results for the course and the second stage was to determine acceptable evidence for the desired results. The third stage was to plan learning experiences. Results of the study indicated that students found assigned course work to be challenging but the effective teaching of the course content, the relevance of the course to communication studies, and the instructor’s contribution to the course made the course overall worth taking. Having …