Asynchronous Lecture: Video detailing the principles of Backward Design (Wiggins & McTighe) and how it shifts the instructional planning process.

Reading: Focus on articles or chapters (e.g., Wiggins, 1998) that explicitly address the alignment of learning outcomes, instruction, and assessment.

Interactive Quiz: A short self-check quiz on the LMS to ensure students can identify an aligned vs. misaligned learning objective/assessment pair.