Backwards Design and Planning

#56In this episode we look at planning in the language classroom.  Whether it is for an entire year, a particular unit or even an individual lesson, backwards design and planning is quite effective.  It also helps to ensure that we are focusing on all of the modes and that our ultimate goals are for students to do something with the target language vocabulary, structures and themes that they are learning.  It’s all about planning ahead to plan backwards.Backwards design planning and execution happens in three phases or stages.Identify Desired ResultsDetermine Acceptable EvidencePlan the Learning Experience and InstructionReferences in this episode:ACTFL Core Practices Blog PostBackwards Design Blog Post with Planning TemplateACTFL Proficiency Levels Blog Post ____________________________________________Work with Joshua either in person or remotely.____________________________________________Sign up for Talking Points for  tips, tools and resources for language teaching.____________________________________________Let's connect!wlclassrom.comTwitter:  @wlclassroomInstagram:  @wlclassroomFacebook:  /wlclassroomWLClassroom Facebook Group____________________________________________ Teachers want to hear from you and what you are proud of in your classroom. Join me on the podcast.  We record conversations remotely, so you can be anywhere.