1c: Setting Instructional Outcomes

Teaching is a purposeful activity; even the most imaginative activities are directed toward certain desired learning. Therefore, establishing instructional outcomes entails identifying exactly what students will be expected to learn; the outcomes describe not what students will do, but what they will learn. The instructional outcomes should reflect important learning and must lend themselves to various forms of assessment through which all students will be able to demonstrate their understanding of the content. Insofar as the outcomes determine the instructional activities, the resources used, their suitability for diverse learners, and the methods of assessment employed, they hold a central place in domain 1.

Learning outcomes may be of a number of different types: factual and procedural knowledge, conceptual understanding, thinking and reasoning skills, and collaborative and communication strategies. In addition, some learning outcomes refer to dispositions; it’s important not only that students learn to read but also, educators hope, that they will like to read. In addition, experienced teachers are able to link their learning outcomes with outcomes both within their discipline and in other disciplines.

Danielson, C. 2013

Artifact 1c-1

Instructional Map #2.docx

Instructional Map

I chose to use this as my artifact because it specifically sates what outcomes I hope for my students to accomplish. The map states the desired outcome and how I will help students to achieve that desired outcome. Through a well thought out instructional plan I am able to guide students through tasks and activities that will help them solidify learning in the specific content area. The questions that I outlined to ask the students are specific to the content standard along with the outcomes. I believe that a well thought out map is essential for proper planning for students. It fosters a step by step outline for the educator and the students to follow. I believe that this type of planning is able to target specific activities that will support specific students in their indvidual needs and growth plans.

Artifact 1c-2

Artifact 1C -2 The Book Song

Literacy Lesson Plan

This artifcat is a lesson plan that was created for students I taught in my Literacy Practicum. The third slide discusses the content standard and the specific outcomes that my students can expect to learn. Students were able to specifically look at these I can statements and know what they will be learning and should know by the end of the lesson. These learning outcomes guide instruction in questions, definitions and videos to help students meet the expectations provided in content standard and outcomes. Assessment in this lesson gives the instructor information on progress by requiring students to give specific examples of words with two syllables.

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