Definition: Learning is focused on the student and is very intentional. The student can understand the ideas.
Elements Within the Component:
Value and Relevance
Instructional outcomes represent ambitious learning of important content and meaningful opportunities to support student learning and development.
Alignment to Grade-Level Standards
Instructional outcomes reflect appropriate grade-level standards and communicate high expectations for each student.
Clarity of Purpose
Instructional outcomes clearly define what will be learned, why it is important, and how students will develop and demonstrate mastery of content and skills.
Integration of Multiple Aspects of Student Development
Instructional outcomes integrate academic, social and emotional development to complement and build on one another.
Example: The teacher helps his students to make their own goals; he gives them a variety of challenge verbs to help them get to higher expectations. Students will make a concept map that links past learning goals to those they are currently on.