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Learning objectives help students understand why they are learning the material they are. As the teacher, you already know what you want students to achieve by the end of a lesson or the end of the term. Share that information with your students so you can all be on the same page. For elementary school kids, you might say, "Multiplication is a way for us to add faster. Won't that be great to be able to do math super fast?" Learning objectives for a college course might include, "Students should be able to articulate all of the long-term effects of World War II on the United States by the end of the term." Help your students succeed by giving them clear guidelines. Don't just say, "Write a paper on World War II." Instead, state what the paper should analyze, how long it should be, and what types of sources should be used. You can use examples to help explain assignments, especially to students who aren't yet proficient in reading. For example, say, "We are going to make a poster of the solar system. You can cut out circles to represent the different planets. See how I've done that here?" When a student asks a question, it's important to give them a clear and thoughtful answer. Don't brush them off, take a moment to answer them then and there. If a student raises their hand to ask a question during class, take a moment to pause and help them out. Chances are, if someone is confused, other students might be, too. For younger kids, you might say, "Sue, that's an interesting question! Thanks for asking. Let's all take a minute to think about that." Set aside time each day to answer emails from your students. Sometimes they might not have realized they have a question until after class is over. Be honest if you don't know the answer. Just say, "That's a great question. I'm not sure of the answer, but I'll look into it and get back to you." The syllabus is a great way for you to lay out the course themes, objectives, schedule, and expectations. Before the semester begins, make sure that you put some effort into making your syllabus clear and thorough. Remember to include key components such as: Your contact information. Required books or resources. Graded components. Course schedule. Any school policies and procedures.
Explain learning objectives. Provide detailed information on assignments. Respond promptly to questions. Write a thorough syllabus for high school and college students.