Teacher clarity is both a method and a mindset, and it has an impressive effect size of 0.75 (Hattie, 2009). “It’s teaching that is organized and intentional,” explain Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, Olivia Amador, and Joseph Assof. “It brings a forthrightness and fairness to the classroom because student learning is based on transparent expectations. And when we are clear, our students can better plan and predict, set goals, and acquire a stronger sense of how to judge their own progress.” This breakout session gives an engaging overview of an evidence-based systematic process that begins and ends with standards. Attendees will receive a quick look at examples, planning templates, key professional learning questions, and other strategies for designing and leading highly effective instruction. Dave Nagel will introduce ways to better align lessons, objectives, and outcomes of learning seamlessly so that the classroom hours flow productively for everyone.
