Getting Started with Teacher Clarity: Ready-to-Use Research Based Strategies to Develop Learning Intentions, Foster Student Autonomy, and Engage Students

Help elementary school students engage in the learning process and achieve their goals in the classroom with this effective & proven teaching method. Clear communication between students and teachers is crucial for effective learning. When students understand the why and how of learning (a.k.a. "teacher clarity"), it's so much easier for them to fully engage with the process and achieve their goals. This book details the benefits that clear communication can have in elementary classroom, from breaking down the basics of teacher clarity and shared learning progressions to providing classroom-ready activities. Plus, you'll discover suggestions for effective classroom teaching practices, including:

• Deconstructing state standards to develop learning intentions and objectives
• Developing success criteria to support new learning
• Building student awareness through structured language talk
• Embedding self-assessment checks for students to assess their levels of understanding throughout a lesson
• And much more

Through the research-based methods of teacher clarity, educators will understand the importance of partnership between students and teachers, which in turn fosters improved student success.