Chapter 3 Synthesis

Abstract:
The primary focus of this chapter was upon the introduction of a technique called backwards design. This technique was developed to address a specific issue. The issue was that teachers often have lots of information to present and not enough time to present it in. Backwards design helps focus the information in a form that can be delivered with alacrity without sacrificing content.

Reflections: Everyone was able to relate this chapter to their own lives, usually as examples in which they participated or created an activity that went nowhere. Backwards design provides organization to an activity something everyone appreciates. Some of us even remember activities that weren’t just unorganized, but seemed downright pointless. Using the Backwards design technique, teachers should be able to make their lessons more meaningful for their students, something they will undoubtedly appreciate.