Discover how intentional course design—grounded in outcome-driven planning and backward design—can transform student learning. In this session, you’ll be introduced to the Understanding by Design (UbD) framework and learn how to align learning outcomes, assessments, and instructional strategies to create coherent and impactful learning experiences. Whether you’re developing a new course or refining an existing one, you’ll leave with practical tools to ensure every element of your course contributes meaningfully to student learning. 

By participating in this session, participants will be able to: 

• Describe the process of backward course design. 
•  Evaluate course objectives, activities, and assessments for alignment. 

• Create a plan to design or redesign a course on backward design principles.

To register for this event, use the Spring 2026 Faculty Associate CFE Session Registration Form.  

Advance registration is required. Registration will close one business day before the scheduled event. You will receive an Outlook invite with the Zoom link (if applicable) one day before the event. 

To find out more information about this event, visit the Session Catalog page of the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) website. 

If you have any questions about this event, email the CFE at cfe@bgsu.edu    

If you need special services, assistance or appropriate modifications to fully participate in the event, please contact the CFE office or Accessibility Services at access@bgsu.edu or 419-372-8495. Please notify Accessibility Services and/or the CFE office prior to the event.