# Curriculum Design

> Curriculum Design

- Skill: `cosmicstack-labs/curriculum-design` (Agent Skill)
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- Author: cosmicstack-labs (https://skillmd.com/u/cosmicstack-labs)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/cosmicstack-labs/curriculum-design

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# Curriculum Design

Design effective curricula following learning science principles.

## Bloom's Taxonomy (Revised)

| Level | Verb Examples | Assessment |
|-------|--------------|------------|
| Remember | List, define, recall | Multiple choice, matching |
| Understand | Explain, describe, summarize | Short answer, concept map |
| Apply | Solve, implement, demonstrate | Problem set, lab exercise |
| Analyze | Compare, differentiate, examine | Case study, data analysis |
| Evaluate | Critique, justify, assess | Debate, peer review, rubric |
| Create | Design, build, produce | Project, portfolio, thesis |

### Backward Design (Wiggins & McTighe)
1. **Identify desired results** — What should learners know/do?
2. **Determine acceptable evidence** — How will you know they learned it?
3. **Plan learning experiences** — What activities build that understanding?

## Scope & Sequence

| Element | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| Scope | Breadth and depth of content |
| Sequence | Order of topics (simple→complex, concrete→abstract) |
| Pacing | Time allocated per topic |
| Prerequisites | What learners must know before each module |

## Assessment Design
- **Formative**: Checks during learning (quizzes, discussions, exit tickets)
- **Summative**: End-of-unit evaluations (exams, projects, presentations)
- **Authentic**: Real-world tasks (case studies, simulations, portfolios)

### Assessment Alignment
Each 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."

## Instructional Strategies
| Strategy | Best For | Format |
|----------|----------|--------|
| Direct instruction | Foundational knowledge | Lecture, demo |
| Inquiry-based | Critical thinking | Questions, investigation |
| Project-based | Applied skills | Extended projects |
| Flipped classroom | Active learning | Pre-work, in-class application |
| Collaborative | Team skills | Group work, discussion |