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Steps of Backwards Planning

By Ireneja
  • 0. Topic

    0. Topic
  • 3. Subject needs.

    3. Subject needs.
    Subject-based learning is a conservative and most obvious way to organize the curriculum through a subject-centered approach. It is a scientifically proven fact that when learning is through subject-specific approach there is a significant improvement in the four skills - speaking, listening, reading and writing.
  • 4. Language needs.

    4. Language needs.
    Six Strategies for Teaching ELLs Across the Content Areas
    1.Determine content and language objectives for each lesson. ...
    2.Connect content to ELLs' background knowledge. ...
    3.Provide comprehensible input for ELLs. ...
    4.Make lessons auditory, visual, and kinesthetic. ...
    5.Use cooperative learning strategies. ...
    6.Modify vocabulary instruction for ELLs.
  • 5. Assessment criteria

    5. Assessment criteria
    During the PBL assessment step, evaluate the groups' products and performances. Use rubrics to determine whether students have clearly communicated the problem, background, research methods, solutions (feasible and research-based), and resources, and to decide whether all group members participated meaningfully.
  • 6. Tasks and lessons

    6. Tasks and lessons
    Problem-based learning (PBL) is a student-centered approach in which students learn about a subject by working in groups to solve an open-ended problem. This problem is what drives the motivation and the learning.
  • 7. Final product.

    7. Final product.
  • 1. Driving question

    1. Driving question
    The driving question is the question you pose to students in order to get them to investigate a problem or process.
  • 2. Learning objective.

    2. Learning objective.
    The Learning objective or objectives that you use can be based on three areas of learning: knowledge, skills and attitudes. ... They help to clarify, organize and prioritize learning. They help you and your students evaluate progress and encourage them to take responsibility for their learning.