Elaborating Learning Intentions

What are Learning Intentions?

Learning intentions, in terms of teacher clarity, encompass explicitly stating what students are expected to learn or achieve, providing a clear and specific focus for the lesson or activity, guiding both teaching strategies and student understanding to ensure a shared understanding of the desired learning outcomes.

Why are Learning Intentions important?

Learning intentions are crucial as they provide a clear direction for both educators and students, fostering a shared understanding of the purpose and objectives of the lesson, ultimately enhancing engagement, guiding learning activities, and facilitating focused student progress toward specific learning outcomes.

What are some steps to creating Learning Intentions?

1. Review the Standard:

   1. Begin by thoroughly reviewing the specific content standard or learning objective.

2. Identify the Core Concepts:

   1. Extract the key concepts or essential knowledge embedded within the standard, with guidance through identifying the nouns from the standard

3. Clarify the Skill or Action:

   1. Determine the skill or action students should demonstrate to meet the standard's requirements.

4. Craft Clear and Specific Statements:

   1. Formulate learning intentions that explicitly articulate what students are expected to understand or achieve based on the standard. Use clear language that aligns with the standard's focus.

5. Ensure Measurability and Clarity:

   1. Ensure the learning intentions are measurable and observable, allowing for assessment and evaluation of student attainment.