Many instructors are unaware of the educational research highlighting successful evidence-based teaching practices. Studies suggest that frameworks that guide the development of assessments and activities aligned with learning outcomes provide valuable feedback that can enhance learning. Based on the latest ASM Curriculum Guidelines for Undergraduate Microbiology, this session will introduce participants to the process of class design using learning outcomes, thus shifting the focus from what the instructor will do to what the students will learn. During the workshop, participants will explore the structure and benefits of evidence-based teaching, then practice on the first step—writing learning outcomes.
