Define curriculum success as observable transfer evidence before selecting lessons or activities.
Evidence first, activities second. Backward design asks curriculum developers to begin with desired results, define acceptable evidence, then plan the learning experiences that make that evidence likely. This matters because topic-first curricula can look complete while still failing to change work behavior. Desired result Name the future behavior, not the subject area. Acceptable evidence Decide what learner work would prove the behavior under realistic conditions. Learning plan Choose only the models, practice, feedback, and resources that prepare learners for that evidence. Dana rewrites the curriculum target from "understand performance management" to "Given a realistic performance concern, managers can choose a…
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