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Welcome! In this module, you will explore the concept of teacher clarity. We’ll break down the components of this strategy and examine why it’s effective. You’ll have the chance to practice using teacher clarity as you unpack standards and plan lessons. We’ll also discuss how to clearly communicate to students what they are learning, why they’re learning it, and how they will develop a particular skill or concept.
By the end of this session, you’ll know you’ve been successful if you have:
Practiced using common terminology to understand the key features of teacher clarity
Aligned learning intentions, rationale, and success criteria to a standards-based lesson
Described how to establish elements of teacher clarity in lesson planning
Described how to communicate these elements of teacher clarity to students
Let’s get started on deepening our understanding of teacher clarity and empowering our students to reach their learning goals.
Module Overview
Module Overview
Building Background
Practice Scenarios
Communicate Teacher Clarity
Exit Ticket
Resources
Building Background
Building Background
In this video, you'll learn how to effectively communicate learning goals, success criteria, and lesson objectives to your students by first understanding these elements yourself. We'll highlight the importance of teacher collaboration, unpack the key features of clarity in teaching, and provide practical strategies for planning and delivering lessons that empower students to achieve their goals. Let’s get started!
Practice Scenarios
Practice Scenarios
Directions: Read each scenario. Determine if each component is aligned for teacher clarity. Click the + in the corner to enlarge the scenario prompts.
Communicate Teacher Clarity
Communicate Teacher Clarity
Exit Ticket
Exit Ticket
Resources
Resources
Learning Intentions
Learning Intentions
(6 min) See how an elementary teacher uses learning intentions with her students.
Rationale
Rationale
This article from Becca Hughes discusses the importance of ensuring meaningful, engaging student learning.
Success Criteria
Success Criteria
(5 min) A 4th-grade teacher discusses using success criteria while teaching writing.
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