Planning for Learning
Backward Design Planning
Backward design planning for teachers involves starting with the end goal in mind, and working backwards from there to determine what knowledge and skills students will need to achieve that goal.
Teachers must identify the outcomes they want to see in their students, then plan lessons and activities that will help those students develop the necessary skills and knowledge to achieve those outcomes.
This process helps to ensure that classroom instruction is purposeful, relevant, and impactful.
Why teach concepts?
Teaching concepts is important to transfer knowledge because it helps learners understand the underlying principles and ideas behind a topic.
Concepts are the building blocks of any subject and provide a framework for learners to organize and interpret information.
Teaching concepts allows for more efficient learning as learners are able to make connections between ideas and apply them to new situations.
Understanding concepts also helps learners retain information better and develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
In summary, teaching concepts is crucial for effective knowledge transfer and long-term learning.
Transferable Learning to Understand the World
How can we teach students to transfer their conceptual understanding to new situations?
In this webinar, you will find a simple yet powerful process for fostering a culture of transferring learning. When students are able to transfer their learning to authentic contexts, the world becomes their school.
Martin Tremblay & Nathalie Lauriault
Available in French only.