Do we really pay attention to learning objectives? Oh yes, they are clearly identified on our class syllabii and, hopefully, there is some cross referencing between stated learning objectives and assessment.
But what about today's class? When our students walk in to our classrooms (or log in to our virtual classes), do we know what outcomes we're hoping for when they leave today? Do our students know? Do we assess the achievement of those hoped for outcomes?
I'm not talking about testing each day (basically because I don't believe we can simply test and get a clear understanding of our student's learning). I'm wondering what we do, as community college instructors, to find out if our students learned TODAY what they will need to move on to TOMORROW's class.
I don't know the answer, but I don't think I am alone in the wondering. See the post "Teachers Need Objectives" at 21 Apples [Link to full post].
I wonder what the answers would sound like if we began to consistently ask our students, "what did you learn today"? I wonder changes we would make based on those answers.
But what about today's class? When our students walk in to our classrooms (or log in to our virtual classes), do we know what outcomes we're hoping for when they leave today? Do our students know? Do we assess the achievement of those hoped for outcomes?
I'm not talking about testing each day (basically because I don't believe we can simply test and get a clear understanding of our student's learning). I'm wondering what we do, as community college instructors, to find out if our students learned TODAY what they will need to move on to TOMORROW's class.
I don't know the answer, but I don't think I am alone in the wondering. See the post "Teachers Need Objectives" at 21 Apples [Link to full post].
I wonder what the answers would sound like if we began to consistently ask our students, "what did you learn today"? I wonder changes we would make based on those answers.
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