Module 1: Backward Design Foundations

• 1.1 – Why Backward Design Works. Understand why backward planning leads to deeper learning and better alignment. 
• 1.2 – The Three Stages of Backward Planning. Break down the backward planning sequence—starting with goals, not activities. 
• 1.3 – From Coverage to Transfer: The Planning Shift. Learn how to stop covering content and start building transferable skills. 
• 1.4 – Understanding Transfer Goals. Write transfer goals that anchor your units and connect learning beyond the test. 
• 1.5 – Writing Essential Questions. Craft essential questions that spark inquiry and focus student thinking. 
• 1.6 – What’s Worth Knowing vs. What’s Worth Transferring. Prioritize the knowledge and skills that deserve deep teaching.

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