Comments by Scott Childress Most recent public comments by Scott Childress https://nowcomment.com/users/85329 Definitely agree with this - multiple perspectives are important for a variety of reasons. Every kid learns differently. https://nowcomment.com/documents/207234?scroll_to=1966834 https://nowcomment.com/documents/207234?scroll_to=1966834 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 09:51:07 -0400 I had to a lot of this when I took an ATSR class with Research for Better Teaching. As cumbersome as it was, it prepared mt to be a better teacher and helped me to be able to provide useful feedback to my teachers. https://nowcomment.com/documents/207433?scroll_to=1966833 https://nowcomment.com/documents/207433?scroll_to=1966833 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 09:50:19 -0400 When I have observed other classes, I found that this step has been essential in preparing kids. Repetition has a ton of value in the classroom! https://nowcomment.com/documents/207234?scroll_to=1966832 https://nowcomment.com/documents/207234?scroll_to=1966832 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 09:49:18 -0400 Response and how the instructor or presenter responds is important I'm that it can set the tone. https://nowcomment.com/documents/207234?scroll_to=1966831 https://nowcomment.com/documents/207234?scroll_to=1966831 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 09:48:36 -0400 I agree - they are useful for both instructor and student. Sometimes, lessons can get offtrack. By focusing on the learning objective or goal, the teacher can get the class back on track for the day. https://nowcomment.com/documents/207229?scroll_to=1966830 https://nowcomment.com/documents/207229?scroll_to=1966830 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 09:47:16 -0400 Learning goals are actionable goals designed to achieve a measurable or observable outcome for the day's lesson. https://nowcomment.com/documents/207229?scroll_to=1966829 https://nowcomment.com/documents/207229?scroll_to=1966829 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 09:46:01 -0400 Yes https://nowcomment.com/documents/207229?scroll_to=1966828 https://nowcomment.com/documents/207229?scroll_to=1966828 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 09:44:23 -0400 Out course design is driven by our learning objectives and essential questions for each grade level, 7-12 https://nowcomment.com/documents/207229?scroll_to=1966827 https://nowcomment.com/documents/207229?scroll_to=1966827 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 09:44:12 -0400 We revisit this each year, but this year will be especially important to establish clear learning objectives https://nowcomment.com/documents/207229?scroll_to=1966826 https://nowcomment.com/documents/207229?scroll_to=1966826 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 09:43:40 -0400 I think it is important to write them so they are student-friendly and not in edu-speak as well. https://nowcomment.com/documents/207229?scroll_to=1966825 https://nowcomment.com/documents/207229?scroll_to=1966825 Thu, 20 Aug 2020 16:14:03 -0400 As a Dept Chair, we emphasize posting learning objectives daily so students have a clear roadmap of the day's lesson. Som teachers would rather imply learning objectives or just verbally state them. https://nowcomment.com/documents/207229?scroll_to=1966810 https://nowcomment.com/documents/207229?scroll_to=1966810 Fri, 04 Sep 2020 01:03:04 -0400