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Shifting Learning Objectives into Personalized Student Goals. Expert Teaching Series: Instructional Shifts to Lift All Learners

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Title: Shifting Learning Objectives into Personalized Student Goals. Expert Teaching Series: Instructional Shifts to Lift All Learners
Language: English
Authors: McREL International
Source: McREL International. 2024.
Availability: McREL International. 4601 DTC Parkway Suite 500, Denver, CO 80237-2596. Tel: 303-337-0990; Fax: 303-337-3005; Web site: http://www.mcrel.org
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 4
Publication Date: 2024
Intended Audience: Teachers
Document Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Goal Orientation, Student Motivation, Educational Environment, Cooperation, Mastery Learning
Abstract: Research on effective teaching and learning shows that when students set and monitor their own learning goals, it significantly narrows achievement gaps. While teacher-written objectives are important for clarity, when these objectives are re-written as personal statements, they evolve from what a teacher needs to teach to what students want to learn. This brief is filled with tools and strategies for navigating the transition from teacher-written to student-defined learning objectives including: (1) Unlocking the "So That" Factor: Spark intrinsic motivation and allow students to connect lessons to their own aspirations by encouraging them to add "so that" to rewritten objectives; and (2) Real-World Examples: Get practical guidance and strategies for seamlessly integrating student-identified objectives and success criteria into your classroom. The brief includes five guiding principles that foster a collaborative learning environment that encourages growth and mastery while placing student voice at the forefront.
Abstractor: ERIC
Entry Date: 2024
Accession Number: ED642240
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Research on effective teaching and learning shows that when students set and monitor their own learning goals, it significantly narrows achievement gaps. While teacher-written objectives are important for clarity, when these objectives are re-written as personal statements, they evolve from what a teacher needs to teach to what students want to learn. This brief is filled with tools and strategies for navigating the transition from teacher-written to student-defined learning objectives including: (1) Unlocking the "So That" Factor: Spark intrinsic motivation and allow students to connect lessons to their own aspirations by encouraging them to add "so that" to rewritten objectives; and (2) Real-World Examples: Get practical guidance and strategies for seamlessly integrating student-identified objectives and success criteria into your classroom. The brief includes five guiding principles that foster a collaborative learning environment that encourages growth and mastery while placing student voice at the forefront.