In a way that is what we are doing when we backward plan. We are unpacking standards to develop learning intentions and success criteria that mark your path through a unit of study
Teachers are designers. It is essential that we design curriculum and learning experiences that are intended for specific purposes. We are also the designers of assessments to diagnose student needs to guide our teaching and to enable us, our students, and others (parents and administrators) to determine whether our goals have been achieved; that is, did the students learn and understand the desired knowledge. Grant Wiggins
Backward planning asks you to start with the standards rather than textbooks or favorite activities. You write the goals and assessments using the standards and then utilize instruction and activity (learning evidence) called for by the standards. This process provides the framework to help us identify teaching and learning priorities that correlate to the needs of our students.
I'm very excited to begin this journey with you. The research around clarity in teaching is solid. You have the opportunity to double the rate of growth within one year when you consistently present content in clear and concise ways.
Today as you work together look for the cairns in your work. You and your team are the key in the journey. Mark your path with progressions and learning intentions/success criteria. Find your way through assessment and discussion of student work.
