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After giving faculty a definition of constructive alignment and backward design, these tools may prompt discussion of the state of alignment in the curriculum. They would best be used collaboratively in a session led by a WPA with faculty members in the writing program.
CA Discussion Questions.pdfCurricular Alignment Discussion Prompts
Curricular Alignment Discussion Prompts
These discussion questions can be a tool for starting conversation about program outcomes, alignment, and assessment.
Constructive Alignment Worksheet.pdfConstructive Alignment Worksheet
Constructive Alignment Worksheet
This worksheet may be helpful for WPAs and writing faculty members in the beginning stages of programmatic assessment. It inquires about how well aligned aspects of a curriculum are and may prompt discussion.
Backward Design Worksheet.pdfBackward Design Worksheet
Backward Design Worksheet
This worksheet may be helpful for WPAs or writing faculty committees who are in the beginning phases of building a program or curriculum. It walks through the backward design process.
Curricular Priorities Worksheet.pdfCurricular Priorities Worksheet
Curricular Priorities Worksheet
This worksheet can be a tool for WPAs and writing faculty members to collaboratively identify the primary goals of the program and determine which are most central.
Question Handout.pdfRalph Tyler's Four Fundamental Questions
Ralph Tyler's Four Fundamental Questions
This worksheet features Ralph Tyler’s “four fundamental questions” for curriculum design. It may be a helpful tool for beginning the process of linking objectives with course design.
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