"I Can" Hit the Target

Learning Targets are all about student.  Teachers should describe exactly what students should learn in developmentally appropriate language.

Using "I Can" provides the student with success by telling them at the end of the lesson they will be able to hit the target.

Phrases such as "We are learning to..." can be helpful.

Students can self-regulate and make adjustments if the task seems difficult.  The ultimate goal is to create assessment capable learners.  Students can apply their learning.

Student motivation increases as a result of learning targets.  Self-effiacy is increased because they know what it takes to be successful and will persist in that pursuit.

How do we make students feel like they can?  Use relevant illustrations and real world connections to make it visual. 

• diagrams
• charts
• pictures
• examples
• video clips
• demonstrations