Back to Planning with the End in Mind
A teacher at St. Jean Brebeuf School in Calgary recognizes that when students have a deep understanding of the learning goals, they are better able to achieve them.
Key Points
- The teacher clarifies the learning goal for herself before planning for instruction and assessment.
- Students use rubrics and exemplars to understand the characteristics of quality work.
- Note how the students respond to the process the teacher has implemented.
Discussion Question
- The process used by the teacher required an investment of time for planning, collecting exemplars, and working with students. Why might this investment of time be worthwhile?