Backward Design: Aligning learning objectives and assessments
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Backward course design can feel very counterintuitive. It implies that you are starting at the end, and in a sense, that is correct. It starts with the desired outcome for your learners and then aligns the assessments to those learning outcomes, ensuring a cohesive learning experience. Backward design allows instructors to ensure assessments are at the appropriate level for the learning objectives, and they assess what was covered in the course.
Source: eLearn
Author: Melissa Kaufman
Institution: Drexel University
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4413824908