Using Clear Communication with Students

This module discusses clarifying learning targets and criteria for success so students can better understand the intended learning targets and how to achieve success. Estimated Time To Complete: 30 to 40 minutes

This module is related to NEE Indicator 7.4

At the end of this module, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the importance of teacher clarity

2. Recognize clear and unclear learning targets

3. Write clear learning targets and define criteria for success in order to help students answer the question, "Where am I going?"

4. Describe how to use exemplars with students prior to learning

Review the activities below.

	1. How Do I Clearly Communicate Learning Targets?
	2. What Are Clear Learning Targets?
	3. What Can Clarify Learning Targets?

Shared Clarity - Powerpoint presentation providing review and professional development in creating clarity about learning (broken link)

Clarity in the Classroom - Book with suggestions and strategies for establishing learning-focused relationships with students and developing effective classoom practice.

Developing Learner Understanding of Assessment - Article reporting the findings of a two-year research project focused on developing students' understanding of assessment criteria.

Learning Objectives - Creating learning objectives in kid-friendly language