One of the most robust backward design models developed for higher education is L. Dee Fink’s integrated course design. Fink outlines a streamlined process for designing academic courses, divided into ...

Integrating course design and assessment planning ensures cohesive teaching practices and enhances student learning outcomes. An integrated approach considers the interconnectedness of situational ...

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework for curriculum created by CAST that is designed to minimize barriers to learning, in order to proactively meet the needs of all students. The ...

Creating a course map is like planning a road trip—you start with your destination (learning outcomes) and chart the best route to get there (instruction, activities, and assessments). A ...

This guide has been created to support WMU instructors in the design and development of courses for all modalities, helping them to create learning experiences that meet instructional goals and ...

An intensive learning opportunity that supports faculty in exploring and developing learner-centered teaching strategies. The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) invites you to apply for the newly ...

Design Research Strategies is a course intended to guide students in the research and development of a thesis project. As such, this course expands and builds upon the readings, analysis, and research ...