Education
What are Learning Targets?
Learning targets are student-friendly statements that clearly communicate what students are expected to learn and be able to do in a specific lesson. They break down learning objectives into more manageable, daily goals.
Key characteristics of learning targets include:
- Written in student-friendly language
- Specific to a single lesson or learning activity
- Often displayed and referred to during the lesson
- Help students understand expectations and self-assess progress
- Guide instructional focus and assessment
Example: “I can use adjectives to make my writing more descriptive.”