Backward mapping is a planning approach that starts with the learning standards and then works backward to design the assessments and instructional activities. It allows teachers to provide a clear path for students to achieve desired outcomes and helps identify and address gaps in understanding.

Building knowledge of backward mapping helps you focus on the essential skills students need to acquire, creates a cohesive and purpose-driven learning experience, and ultimately leads to more effective teaching and student performance.

The session will: 

• Examine the principles of backward mapping, giving participants a strategic framework for curriculum planning and assessment in their school context
• Explore the methodology of beginning with desired learning outcomes and systematically working backwards to design instructional experiences that effectively achieve those goals
• Align curriculum with standards, optimising instructional planning, and crafting authentic assessment strategies
• Deliver actionable techniques to integrate backward mapping into your educational practice, fostering a culture of intentional learning and achievement. 

DETAILS 
Date: Monday 4 Novenmber 2024
Time: 2-5pm
Venue: Canberra Grammar School, Primary School, 15 Alexander St Red Hill ACT
Register: at link below. Registrations close one week prior.

PRESENTER
Emma Potter
Head of Primary School Physical Education and K-2 Sport, Canberra Grammar School