cvuhsd learning targets adapted from marzano, r. (2000)

CVUHSD LEARNING TARGETS

Adapted from Marzano, R. (2000)

Outcome Objectives

Develop a common understanding of Learning Targets (speak the same language)

Identify and deconstruct the parts of an effective Learning Target

Adding Industry Strategies

Make Learning Targets Clear

What specifically are we hoping that students will learn and be able to do?

Make Learning Targets Clear…

…to students.

In order for students to benefit from the results of formative assessment, it is imperative that students understand their goals in an academy class.


Students actually learn more when they understand how their work will be evaluated. They accomplish more when they understand the outcome that is expected.

Pellegrino, J.W., Chudowsky, N. and Glaser, R. (Editors). Knowing What Students Know: The Science and Design of Educational Assessment. Washington, D. C.: National Academy Press. 2001.

Making Learning Targets Clear

Given ___________________________, (Condition here)students will be able to______________________

(Level of cognition here)_____________________________________, (Content Standard or part of it here)by _________________________________________

(Proving behavior here)so that _______ will become___________________.

(Academy Outcome here)

Example Objective

Given the parts of an objective and sample objectives,

teachers will formulate in writing an

objective based on a specific content standard,

by writing their own objective

so that teachers will become ethical leaders.

Objective: Part I

Determine conditions What Industry-related materials (i.e.,

passage to be read, problems to be solved, experiment to observe, etc.) will you provide?

Given the parts of an objective and the Linked learning Behaviors of Learning and Teaching, teachers will formulate in writing an objective based on a specific content standard, by writing their own objective so that teachers will become ethical leaders.

Objective: Part II

Determine standard and level of cognition What is the content of your lesson? What do you want the learner to be able to do?


Make Learning Targets Clear…DOK Level

Emphasis Relevant Verbs

Level 1: Recall and Reproductio

n

Locate, calculate, define, identify, list, label, match, measure, copy, memorize, repeat, report, recall, recite, recognize,

state, tell, tabulate, use rules, answer who, what, when, where, why, how, recognize,

respond to, remember, memorize, restate, describe, demonstrates, apply routine

processes

Level 2 Skills and Concepts

Infer, categorize, organize and display, compare-contrast, modify, predict,

interpret, distinguish, estimate, extend patterns, interpret, use context clues,

make observations, summarize, translate from table to graph, classify, show cause/

effect, relate, edit for clarity

Level 3 Strategic Thinking/ Reasoning

Critique, appraise, revise for meaning, assess, investigate, cite evidence, test

hypothesis, develop a logical argument, use concepts to solve non-routine

problems, explain phenomena in terms of concepts, draw conclusions based on data

Level 4 Extended Thinking

Initiate, design and conduct, collaborate, research, synthesize, self-monitor, critique,

produce/present


Difficult to Measure

Verbs to Avoid

Avoid using verbs that are difficult to

measure objectively

•know •comprehend •understand •appreciate •familiarize •study •be aware •become acquainted with •gain knowledge of •cover •learn •realize

Objective: Part III

Determine the expected “observable” behavior What observable “proving” behavior do you

expect from students?


Objective: Part IV

Determine Academy Outcome What behaviors of Learning and Teaching will

students be accessing?


Academy Outcomes for ECA

ECA Pathway Outcome: (College and Career-Ready Individuals) Academy students will utilize systems thinking to complete a 4-Year High School Graduation Plan demonstrated by preparing a complete resume and personal statements supported by a portfolio reflecting work from their entire high school career.

ECA Pathway Outcome: {Effective Communicators) Academy graduates will be able to utilize environmental systems thinking to propose and implement sustainable solutions through effective debate, green-based proposals, multimedia presentations, school and community-based design projects, and professional representation of skills and experience.

ECA Pathway Outcome: {Ethical Leaders) Academy graduates will be able to utilize systems thinking to develop their ethical leadership by creating self management strategies.

ECA Pathway Outcome: {Independent and Collaborative Critical Thinkers and Problem Solvers) Academy graduates will exercise critical thinking skills to independently and collaboratively address the nature of an environmental problem and propose creative sustainable solutions.

ECA Pathway Outcome: {Socially Aware and Responsive Community Members) Academy graduates will utilize environmental systems thinking to serve in the community to improve the quality of life in their local, national, and global community.

Academy Outcomes for BCA

College and Career Readiness Academy graduates will demonstrate the 21st century skills necessary for post-secondary job training and/or education necessary for their chosen biomedical career without the need for remediation. Students will also possess the vocational and academic skills necessary to enter a college or workforce successfully without the need for generalized training.

Effective Communicators Academy graduates will be able to present medically related information through written, oral, and technological presentations (i.e. interviews, Prezi, powerpoint, etc.) while keeping in mind appropriate tone, language, and audience.

Ethical Leaders Academy graduates will act morally, ethically and responsibly understanding diverse social, religious, and cultural value systems. Students will hold themselves accountable for their words and actions in accordance with BCA expectations and standards and principles of the Biomedical profession.

lmlepem!ent/Collaborative Critical Thinkers and Problem Solvers Academy graduates will demonstrate critical thinking through analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of subject matter, and independent thinking through ownership of, evaluation of, and a commitment to share ideas in collaborative groups working to solve complex biomedically relevant problems. Students will be able to apply the knowledge and skills gained during collaborative groups to real-world medical situations.

Socially Aware and Responsive Community Members Academy graduates will be aware of how their actions affect others and what others in the community expect of them. They will complete community service hours each year in an effort to gain relevant health-related experience, provide necessary services and step out of their comfort zone to experience culturally and demographically diverse community situations

Academy Outcomes for AMA

College and Career Ready Individuals By creating an individualized graduation plan students will prepare for their post-secondary future with a balance of core content and AMA pathway classes that can help them actualize their own college and career goals.

Effective Communicators Academy graduates will effectively communicate and express ideas through verbal, written, audio, visual, and/ or performa11ce mediums.

Ethical Leaders Academy graduates will take ownership of their behaviors by understanding the cause and effect of their actions, delegating responsibility in groups, and identifying and asking for help.

Independent and Collaborative Critical Thinkers and Problem Solvers Academy graduates will demonstrate the ability to conduct meaningful investigations when they can assess the soundness of an argument and conside1ing its larger implications and/ or apply problem-solving methodologies to real world situations. Academy graduates can accept and act on criticism/ feedback with an open mind to revise and improve their creative and academic work.

Socially Aware and Responsive Community Members Academy graduates will develop community partnerships that will allow them to employ the skills of their branch of the arts to educate others regarding social issues and to provide support for socially disadvantaged groups and individuals.Academy graduates will create opportunities for showcasing work in a real world context for authentic purposes and audiences.

Academy Outcomes for MSA

College & Career Ready: Academy students will accomplish a coherent list of goals for their postsecondary plans and will self-advocate for their own progress toward achieving career and academic goals.

Effective Communicators: Academy graduates will be able to express their findings on marine science related issues by means of written, oral, and technological presentations.

Ethical Leaders: Academy graduates will be able to acknowledge their personal strengths, weaknesses, and core values in order to apply ethically sound decisions in leadership to implement ethical scientific practices that contribute to the common good.

Independent & Collaborative Critical Thinkers & Problem Solvers: Academy graduates will gather and evaluate data to communicate claims independently and collaboratively to form critical inquiries and pro pose innovative solutions for valid research topics related to the marine sciences.

Socially Aware & Responsive Community Members: Academy graduates will bring awareness to environmental and scientific issues facing local, national, and global communities and participate as productive contributing citizens in environmental and educational service projects that improve the quality of life for their community and global environment.

Academy Outcomes for ASLA

College and Career Ready Individuals: Graduates of the American Sign anguage Academy will have a complete portfolio including a resume, mentorship experience with accompanying letters of recommendation, and internship experience to utilize in pursuit of any career they choose.

Effective Communicators: Graduates of ASlA will be able to effectively communicate their thoughts and goals in both professional and non-professional environments through proper American Sign Language and conversational sign language.

Ethical Leaders: Graduates will have a solid understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act and be prepared to make decisions to advocate for both themselves and the Deaf community.

Independent & Collaborative Critical Thinkers and Problem Solvers: ASLA graduates will be equipped to effectively think through complex problems and situations together and utilize all resources at their disposal.

Socially Aware and Responsive Community Members: ASLA graduates are informed about issues impacting Deaf communities globally and actively complete volunteer hours within their local Deaf community.

Academy Outcomes for VAPA

College and Career Ready: Academy students will develop and follow their postsecondary educational and career goals from targets established by both academic institutions and industry standards in their artistic career. Academy students will also periodically maintain and monitor their own progress toward achieving these goals.

Effective Communicators: Using written, oral, and 21st century technological methods, VAPA graduates will be able to use their artistic expression ability to convey their art fom1in multiple delivery formats.

Ethical Leaders: Using integrity and ethics, VAPA graduates will be able to describe their strengths and weaknesses and then use this knowledge to create educational and career goals on how to self-manage their own behavior.

Independent and Collaborative Critical Thinkers and Problem Solvers: Academy graduates will be able to identify and a valid research topic related to the Arts, Media, and Ente1iaimnent career fields and gather, analyze and interpret data and communicate their findings.

Socially Aware and Responsive Community Members: As productive citizens, academy students and graduates will participate in community based performances, performance service projects, and art commissions in which they will participate in the improvement of the community and ethos of Southern California.

Academy Outcomes for Engineering

Ethical Leaders: Academy graduates will be ethical leaders through understanding personal strengths, weaknesses, and core values in order to identify ethically sound decisions in leadership to implement ethical scientific practices that contribute to the common good.

College & Career Ready Individuals: Academy graduates will be college and career ready individuals by completing courses that include a rigorous academic and technical core curriculum through its alignment to CCSS and CTE Standards and relevancy through its interdisciplinary project based learning and work-based learning.

Effective Communicators: Academy graduates will be effective communicators by creating appropriate documents that demonstrate pro per use of grammar, academic, and scientific vocabulary according to appropriate audience and purpose.

Independent & Collaborative Critical Thinkers & Problem Solvers: Academy graduates will be independent and collaborative critical thinkers and problem solvers by demonstrating awareness of different problem solving methods and working collaboratively by teaching, sharing, listening and respecting others.

Socially Aware & Responsive Community Members: Academy graduates will bring awareness to and examine real-world issues facing local, national, and global communities through the engineering design process, and act as productive contributing citizens by participating in service projects that improve the quality of life for their community and global environment.

Academy Outcomes for CJ

College and Career Ready Individuals: Academy graduates will have an individualized graduation plan that will prepare them for their postsecondary future that is aligned with a balance of academic core content and Criminal Justice pathway learning outcomes.

Effective Communicators: Academy graduates will use the academic and technical vocabulary acquired through academic core and academy courses. Students will be able to articulate their knowledge through written and non-verbal communication.

Ethical Leaders: Academy graduates will demonstrate effective decision making and self management by understanding their personal strengths and weakness, and by using their knowledge of local, state, and federal laws to make sound decisions regarding their life and safety.

Independent and Collaborative Critical Thinkers and Problem Solvers : Academy graduates will independently and collaboratively be able to make comprehensive arguments that will be supported through the use of evidence. Graduates will also consider real world implications to develop their critical thinking skills.

Socially Awa re and Responsive Community Members: Academy graduates will complete the Criminal Justice pathway coursework in order to be conscious of the social and legal issues affecting the local, national, and global community


TARGET LEARNING CHECKLIST

Does the learning objective stem from a course goal or objective?

Is the learning objective measurable?

Does the learning objective target one specific aspect of expected performance?Is the learning objective student-centered?

Does the learning objective utilize an effective, action verb that targets the desired level of performance based on DOK?

Do learning objectives measure a range of educational outcomes?

Does the learning objective match instructional activities and assessments?Does the learning objective specify appropriate conditions for performance?Is the learning objective written in terms of observable, behavioral outcomes?Is the learning objective written in terms of observable, Linked Learning outcomes?

Objectives in the Classroom

Given a word problem dealing with 3D Modeling, students will demonstrate their understanding of the 3D Models by completing the problem and creating the 3D model so that students will be able to become collaborative problem solvers.

After discussing “Juvenile Justice” in small groups, students will apply knowledge of the laws regarding teens who commit murder by writing a 200-word essay analyzing the laws of the various states so that students will be able to engage in deep critical thinking.


Having a clear goal—or target that is geared toward Linked Learning implies that you know when you have reached it and that it shows the Academy Outcomes. Did you specify which Industry Related

materials you were using? Did you specify how would it be measured? Did students know what they were aiming

for? Did you include the Academy Outcomes?

cvuhsd learning targets adapted from marzano, r. (2000)

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