Many teachers begin planning by deciding on an instructional activity first and then writing objectives and assessments to fit the activity. Discuss the benefits and possible challenges of planning instruction in this manner.

1.1 DQ

Many teachers begin planning by deciding on an instructional activity first and then writing objectives and assessments to fit the activity. Discuss the benefits and possible challenges of planning instruction in this manner.

1.2 DQ

The concept of backward design starts with the goals, creation of assessments, and then development of lesson plans. Discuss the benefits and possible challenges of this curriculum design method.