Teacher Clarity: Understanding How Learners Learn
Teacher Clarity: Understanding How Learners Learn
Student success is progress, not perfection. Use success criteria to help students assess their learning and achieve clear goals effectively.
Introduction Imagine your students clearly stating what they are learning, how they will demonstrate it, and their next steps if they encounter challenges. This is the impact of clear learning targets, success criteria, evidence of learning, actionable feedback, and student…
Introduction Creating a place where all students feel included and can actively participate in their learning is crucial for their academic growth in school. When teachers use self-assessment, they help students take charge of their own learning. This builds a…
Introduction Student feedback plays a crucial role in the educational process. When delivered effectively, it allows students to recognize their strengths and areas for improvement. It not only highlights their achievements, but also guides them toward growth. By appreciating the…
Effective Feedback Effective feedback needs to be reviewed as just right, just in time, and just for me. It can nourish unprecedented growth in learning for all students. O’Connell and Vandas, authors of Partnering With Students Building Ownership of Learning,…
I am sure many educators have heard this before: Many students who disrupt learning are actually struggling academically, and would rather be seen as “the bad kid” than as “the stupid kid.” Educators know how important engagement is for student…
Introduction To build better rubrics, it needs to be high quality. According to Karin Hess, author of “6 Key Questions to Better Rubrics”, 3 important qualities of a better rubric are: Creating a better rubric is more than slapping expectations…
The Building Blocks of Project-Based Learning Lesson Plan Check List for PBL Jennifer Pieratt, author of Project-Based Learning: Assessment and Other Dirty Words, provided some tips to help you integrate assessment best practices into your projects, while also helping you…