1---2name: curriculum-design3description: Curriculum Design4---56# Curriculum Design78Design effective curricula following learning science principles.910## Bloom's Taxonomy (Revised)1112| Level | Verb Examples | Assessment |13|-------|--------------|------------|14| Remember | List, define, recall | Multiple choice, matching |15| Understand | Explain, describe, summarize | Short answer, concept map |16| Apply | Solve, implement, demonstrate | Problem set, lab exercise |17| Analyze | Compare, differentiate, examine | Case study, data analysis |18| Evaluate | Critique, justify, assess | Debate, peer review, rubric |19| Create | Design, build, produce | Project, portfolio, thesis |2021### Backward Design (Wiggins & McTighe)221. **Identify desired results** — What should learners know/do?232. **Determine acceptable evidence** — How will you know they learned it?243. **Plan learning experiences** — What activities build that understanding?2526## Scope & Sequence2728| Element | Description |29|---------|-------------|30| Scope | Breadth and depth of content |31| Sequence | Order of topics (simple→complex, concrete→abstract) |32| Pacing | Time allocated per topic |33| Prerequisites | What learners must know before each module |3435## Assessment Design36- **Formative**: Checks during learning (quizzes, discussions, exit tickets)37- **Summative**: End-of-unit evaluations (exams, projects, presentations)38- **Authentic**: Real-world tasks (case studies, simulations, portfolios)3940### Assessment Alignment41Each assessment should map to a specific learning objective and Bloom's level. If you're teaching at the "Apply" level, don't just test "Remember."4243## Instructional Strategies44| Strategy | Best For | Format |45|----------|----------|--------|46| Direct instruction | Foundational knowledge | Lecture, demo |47| Inquiry-based | Critical thinking | Questions, investigation |48| Project-based | Applied skills | Extended projects |49| Flipped classroom | Active learning | Pre-work, in-class application |50| Collaborative | Team skills | Group work, discussion |
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