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Backward Design

Teaching and Learning

… Backward Design Overview Introduced in Understanding by Design by Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe (1998), "Backward Design" is a framework for taking a more intentional … know that students understand and are able to do what we set out for them. How will we assess that learning? What …

https://wmich.edu/x/teaching-learning/teaching-resources/backward-design

Meet Ari: Exercise science

College of Education and Human Development

… exercise with anatomy and physiology. Growing up I knew I wanted to go into medicine, and as I progressed playing … grew and grew. So, when it came to figuring out my major—it was an easy decision for me. What sold you on WMU for … focuses. Other schools had one-track degrees that did not set you up for anything specific. WMU, however, created …

https://wmich.edu/education/spotlight-ari

Meet Jamiese: Child and family development

College of Education and Human Development

… Meet Jamiese: Child and family development "Before WMU I wasn't really the person to like reach out for help. So I … I got here, I took advantage of every opportunity there was." Jamiese Edmonson (B.S.'14, child and family … Promise? I would tell myself, you don't have to have a set plan. You don't have to jump into thinking you know …

https://wmich.edu/education/spotlight-jamiese

Academics

Mallinson Institute for Science Education

… who wish to improve as instructors of science in a college setting. Doctor of Philosophy The Doctor of Philosophy … Education brochure . MISE Graduate Student Achievement Awards We are proud to present the institute's graduate student award winners for excellence in teaching and research. MISE …

https://wmich.edu/science/academics

Table Request Form

University Recreation

… needed What location in the building would you like to set up your table? - None - 2nd floor service desk/lobby …

https://wmich.edu/rec/facilities/tablerequest

Early Childhood General and Special Education, Graduate Certificate

College of Education and Human Development

… Human Development is designed for dedicated educators who want to make a greater impact. This certificate goes beyond … 6602 or SPED 6602 Graduate Field Experience in EC and ECSE Settings  3 ED 6061 Infant Toddler Development, Learning, … this graduate certificate, you're already more than halfway to earning your full master’s degree in Early Childhood …

https://wmich.edu/education/early/certificate

Kya Hiser: when it clicks

Business Magazine

… is an amazing opportunity. NABA at WMU has also provided ways for its members to engage with businesses across the … I’ve learned the importance of clear communication, setting deadlines and making sure everyone is on the same … our goals. These skills are valuable in any business setting, but especially in accounting, where organization …

https://wmich.edu/businessmagazine/hiser2025

Master of Science in Cybersecurity (M.S.)

Cybersecurity

… at Western, you will be positioned to build a rewarding career that is in demand, highly compensated, diverse and always changing. Here, you will master both the necessary … option to attend either virtually or in person at a set time each week (synchronous). The program starts in a …

https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/programs/master

Metrics: Priority Strategies

University Strategic Plan

… The metrics relate specifically to the priority strategies set by senior leadership each year. These are updated and …

https://wmich.edu/strategic/measures/metrics-0

Public Space and Room Use Rules

University Libraries

… of public spaces, multipurpose rooms , and meeting rooms in Waldo Library and Zhang Legacy Collections Center is to … made up to 120 days in advance of the meeting. Room keys in Waldo Library will be loaned from the first-floor service … and instructional activities, may require support for set-up and use of technology, offer amplification, allow for …

https://wmich.edu/library/rules/public-spaces