learning targets/success criteria
Research
Knowing Your Learning Target (Short article)
The authors discuss the importance of learning targets and offer ideas to help teachers integrate learning targets into their lessons. Applicable to all grade levels; see examples for younger and older students.
Moss, Connie M, et al. “Knowing Your Learning Target.” Educational Leadership, vol. 68, no. 6, Mar. 2011, pp. 66–69., www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/mar11/vol68/num06/Knowing-Your-Learning-Target.aspx.
This article is a bit lengthy; however, take a moment to review the section on misconceptions and the strategies. Additionally, Figures 2.2 and 2.4 are helpful tools that could be used to observe in a colleague’s classroom. Figure 2.3 could be utilized as a self-evaluation tool while figure 2.5 could be used within block or at a staff meeting for small group conversation activity.
Moss, Connie M., and Susan M. Brookhart. "Chapter 2: Leveling the Playing Field: Sharing Learning Targets and Criteria for Success." Advancing formative assessment in every classroom: A guide for instructional leaders. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2010.
This website gives examples of different types of learning targets (knowledge, skill or understanding). Examples of learning targets and a lesson plan template are available:
"Examples Of Learning Intentions | Assessment For Learning". Assessmentforlearning.Edu.Au, 2019, https://www.assessmentforlearning.edu.au/professional_learning/learning_intentions/learning_examples_intentions.html.
This is a nice overview of learning intentions (targets) and success criteria and the difference between the two.
Scottish Government. Clarifying and Sharing Learning Intentions and Success Criteria. 2014, blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/er/EastRenfrewshireLAR/files/2014/02/Clarifying_and_Sharing_LIs__SC.pdf.
This article discusses several of the Embedded Practices. It describes how the embedded practices are woven together.
Ascd. "Classroom Assessment: Minute by Minute, Day by Day." How Student Progress Monitoring Improves Instruction - Educational Leadership. 28 Feb. 2019 <http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/nov05/vol63/num03/Classroom-Assessment@-Minute-by-Minute,-Day-by-Day.aspx>.
John Hattie discusses the importance of letting students know up front what success will look like in each lesson.
Loehr, Lori. "John Hattie Learning Intentions & Success Criteria." YouTube. 27 Feb. 2015. YouTube. 28 Feb. 2019 <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvzeou_u2hM>.
Learning Targets and success criteria are not the same. Implementing both in unison will provide students clear outcomes for learning and assessing.
Aitsl.edu.au. (2019). [online] Available at: https://www.aitsl.edu.au/docs/default-source/feedback/aitsl-learning-intentions-and-success-criteria-strategy.pdf?sfvrsn=382dec3c_2 [Accessed 28 Feb. 2019].
This is a short synthesis of Moss, Brookhart, and Long’s work on learning targets.
Houck, Bonnie. "Using a learning target in classroom instruction." For the Love of Literacy. 14 Oct. 2015. 07 Mar. 2019 <https://www.houcked.com/blog/learning-targets/>.
The blog post addresses misconceptions of implementation that reduce the importance of learning targets to students. Good examples of why students might not find learning targets helpful.
“Why Students Don't Care About Your Learning Targets.” Kenny C. McKee, 2 Oct. 2016, kennycmckee.com/why-students-dont-care-about-your-learning-targets/.
Learning goals and success criteria are critical pieces of information students need to be successful learners. Videos help show how students and teachers can come to an understanding of what is to be learned.
“EduGAINS.” Learning Goals and Success Criteria Video Library, www.edugains.ca/newsite/aer/aervideo/learninggoals.html.