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Learning Objectives
We are learning to (WALTs)
This will be a broad aim for the lesson/series of lessons identifying what the pupils are learning to do. This will provide an overview for the pupils as to what skills/knowledge they will be learning.

Examples:

• to be able to work effectively as part of a team
• to become experts in one of the five pillars of Islam then be able to present this information to the rest of the group.

Why use learning objectives?

"Learning objectives in lessons are important because they help secure progress towards the medium and longer term objectives; they support planning and help focus the teaching on what pupils need to learn; they help pupils see the point of individual lessons.

 Objective led lessons operate on a range of different levels from the basic surface response to policy ( the objectives are on the board ) to teachers continually developing and refining their understanding of progression in the subject and helping pupils use success criteria as independent learners.

 Pupils  progress is accelerated when they are clear about the success criteria for the intended outcomes and are able to judge the quality of their work and know how to improve it. This requires teachers having a good understanding of progression in the key concepts and skills in their subject.

 When teachers are clear about the success criteria for the intended learning outcome(s) in a lesson they are able to support whole class and individual pupil progress through questioning, dialogue and written feedback."

Assessment for Learning 8 Schools Report, Secondary National Strategy, 2007

Documents to develop the use of learning objectives:
Progression table for developing objective led lessons