Student Clarity
Definition:
The desired result when students possess a clear understanding of the objectives for learning, the purpose behind their learning, and the roadmap for the lesson. It encompasses the students’ ability to address the following fundamental questions: What am I learning? Why am I learning it? How will I know when I’ve learned it?
Clarity empowers students to engage in meaningful self-assessment, gauge their progress, and take proactive measures to address any gaps in understanding.
Best Practice
- Learning objectives are aligned and student- friendly
- Learning objectives are accessible, communicated, and revisited for each lesson
- Learning objectives are understood by students
- Students clearly demonstrate evidence of objectives for learning and the teacher provides constant feedback on student progress
- Teachers consistently provide students with work samples/rubrics that demonstrate success
- Students and teachers develop “criteria for success” together
- Students self-assess current understanding of performance using the rubrics and learning progressions
Examples:
Objectives for learning are stated at the start of each lesson and referenced throughout; students can articulate the objectives, rationale, and the criteria for success; criteria for success is aligned to the objectives for learning; consistent feedback is provided on student progress and mastery.