Presented by Kenneth Hawkins to the
Hillsborough County Public Schools
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Michael Jackson made famous the “moonwalk” in
the 80s because it was different
It was different because it was antithetical to how
we behave, how we walk
That’s what captured our interest – how different
it was
And just like that, Mike captured our interest.
That’s what he wanted. That was his goal.
Thus, he did something related to his goal and
not yet another dance that accompanied his
song.
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“Backwards planning calls for educators to begin
with a nominal list of essential questions all
students must answer by the end of the unit. With
this clear end in mind, teachers then design the
assessments of those understandings, followed by
carefully crafted lessons to achieve this set of
objectives.”
(source:http://utaedleadership.wikispaces.com/file/view/Module+4+Readin
g+2+-+Integration+of+Backwards+Planning.pdf)
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Why Backward Design?
Backward design is a process that focuses on
assessment first and instructional activities
last. It shifts teacher perspectives. Traditional
curriculum design often begins with really
interesting books or activities we want to teach
or are required to cover. We then design a
curriculum, often on the go and then decide on
some type of assessment at the end. Backward
design forces teachers to look at the big picture
with the end goals in mind. (source:
http://www.arps.org/users/ms/coaches/backward%20design%20101.htm)
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The process occurs in three steps
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We’re going to sort of chunk this out, so be
prepared to put each step in your own words.
Identify Desired Results
What “enduring” understandings are desired?
What should students know, understand, and
be able to do?
What is worth understanding?
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Determine Acceptable Evidence of Learning
How will we know if students have achieved
the desired results and met the
standards? What will we accept as evidence
of student understanding and proficiency?
Design Learning Experiences & Instruction:
learning activities, assignments, group
discussion, etc.
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That’s the beauty, everyone can implement
backward planning, from pre-K teachers to
professors who teach graduate students.
You can use backward planning in your own
life: from getting a house to buying a car.
What are you trying to buy, what’s the
purpose, and how can this purchase improve
your life
So, enrolling in this three-day course, can
assist participants in a holistic way.
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In fact, Jamalya Jackson, Director of Professional
Development and Teacher Induction, and Shannon
Bogle, Teacher Training, wrote in the county’s
teacher induction program that the first thing that
ought to be considered in planning is to use the
backward planning template. (source:
http://mentor.mysdhc.org/teacher/crothers/Class_Documents/tip.pdf
http://www5.esc13.net/schoolsupporths/docs/Strand3/KeynoteUnderstanding%20By%20DesignJ.%20McTighe.pdf
p. 5
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Directions:
1. Everyone will get a toy
2. When I say “Go,” you will look for the toy’s match,
which has been placed in a Target bag in the back of
the room.
3. Every toy has a letter on it somewhere. Your match
must have that same letter. Before heading off to the
bag, you will need to leave your toy at your table.
3. Questions?
4. Winners see me after my presentation for a gift
bag.
5. You have 20 seconds to get your matching toy and
return to your seat.
GO!
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Divide the three parts over the same number
of days
Each one will follow an activity related to the
section being covered
Participants will receive in-service hours
Classes may be taught in small group
settings (PLCs) or as a school training
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Just to be clear on what we talked about:
◦ The most important thing to know about backward
planning is that we should start with the end in mind
As a reward, you may have a cookie.
The cookie itself symbolizes, in this case, backward
planning because most of us only eat it to enjoy the
cream. Many of us start with the inside first, as a
matter of fact, because they realize that’s where the
prize is – starting with the end in mind.
When you think about planning, think about the
cookie here – how can you keep focus on the goal
because everything else, while still important, is
essentially the shell to the goal
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Goal: Sell the concept of backward planning
and demonstrate how it is the best tool to
use as a teacher
Assessment: Questioning process
Activity: Search for the matching toy
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Think about the cookie
Big Picture FIRST
To use our product and services, contact
Kenneth Hawkins at
kenneth.hawkins@sdhc.k12.fl.us
Sdv_0217.mp4
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To complete your follow-up survey on this
presenter, please go to surveymonkey:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CKCBPKJ
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When the presentation ends, I will collect the
cards with which you should have printed
your email on
I will follow up with remarks and answers you
may have after reflecting.
You may find the powerpoint and other
resources at my website:
http://robinsonhs.mysdhc.org/teacher/3731
hawkins/
Select “For Teachers”
An agenda is part of the powerpoint online,
too.
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Read AN INTEGRATION OF “BACKWARDS
PLANNING” UNIT DESIGN WITH THE "TWOSTEP" LESSON PLANNING FRAMEWORK.
http://utaedleadership.wikispaces.com/file/vi
ew/Module+4+Reading+2++Integration+of+Backwards+Planning.pdf