In this episode of the UM3D Podcast, host Trish Lange sits down with Dr. Sarah Marshall, instructional designer with UM3D and former K–12 special education teacher, to unpack the basics of pedagogy. Together, they explore how faculty can strengthen their teaching through clear course goals, explicit learning objectives, aligned assignments, and effective assessments. From backward design to practical tools like the course planning sheet, this conversation highlights simple steps instructors can take to redesign courses, improve student engagement, and ensure their assessments truly measure what matters. Whether you’re teaching online or in-person, this episode offers actionable insights to support thoughtful and effective course design.

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