why learning targets?
HOW TO CREATE YOUR LEARNING TARGETS
STEP 1: USE YOUR CURRICULUM WHEN PLANNING!!
STEP 2: start with essential questions and enduring understandings
STEP 3: Then drill down to your standards to find your purpose
STEP 4: Now you're ready to translate into a learning target
Objectives vs Learning Targets
Effective Learning Targets allow students to answer
“What should I be able to do at the end of today’s lesson? And how is it connected to yesterday’s and tomorrow’s lessons?”
Checklist for learning targets
Are the targets measurable at the end of the lesson?
Are the targets tied to context that students will perceive as relevant and interesting?
Are the daily learning targets aligned to larger performance goals?