Goal and Objectives Create the structure necessary to build a student learning objective, including applicable performance measures. The professional will successfully: Develop a Goal Statement that articulates the “Big Idea” or enduring understanding upon which the student learning objective is based. Identify Targeted Content Standards for use within the performance measure. Create a Blueprint that will serve as the foundation for the SLO. Guiding Questions Does the Goal Statement address: What, How, and Why? Does the Goal Statement articulate the “Big Idea” under which the Targeted Content Standards align? Do the Targeted Content Standards represent the essential knowledge and skills that students are expected to acquire? Does the Blueprint show the relationship among the key SLO components? Resources Training Templates Resources SLO Orientation Module (ppt.) M1-Designing SLOs (ppt.) Exploring the SLO Process (Video) Identifying on-line (web) resources (Video) Selecting the “Big Idea” (Video) Targeting the content standards (Video) Developing a Blueprint Template #1-Goal Statement Template #2-Targeted Content Standards Template #3-SLO Blueprint Template #7-SLO Coherency Rubric Handout#1-Goal Statement Examples Handout #2-Targeted Content Standards Examples Handout #3-SLO Blueprint Example PDE SLO Annotated Module PDE SLO Annotated Notes-M1 Designing Procedural Steps The Design phase of the SLO Process contains three steps: developing a Goal Statement, identifying the Targeted Content Standards, and creating a Blueprint. Each of these steps is outlined in this portion of the document. By following these “procedural steps”, the user will successfully complete the Design phase of the SLO Process. Figure 5. Goal Statement
Procedural Steps The Build phase of the SLO Process contains two steps: Developing a Student Learning Objective (SLO), and Developing a Performance Measure using the Performance Task Framework. Each of these steps is outlined in this portion of the document. By following these “procedural steps”, the user will successfully complete the Build phase of the SLO Process. Figure 8. Section 1: Classroom Context STEP 1. Developing a Student Learning Objective Section 1: Classroom Context Enter the demographic information for the content area (1a, 1b, and 1c). Describe the class for which the student learning objective represents (1d, 1e, and 1f). State the typical class size, class frequency, and typical duration of the class (1g, 1h, and 1i). Training Templates Resources M2-Building SLOs (Slides 7-9) Completing the SLO Template (Video) Template #4-SLO Process Template SLO Process Template Help Desk: Section 1 Handout #5- Quality Assurance Checklist-SLO SLO Process Template Help Desk (Section 1) PDE SLO Annotated Notes-M2 Building (pp. 7-8) Other SLO Models located in PA’s “SLO Bank” Handout #4-SLO Procedural “Cheat Sheet” Figure 9. Section 2: SLO Goal Section 2: SLO Goal Enter the Goal Statement developed in Template #3-SLO Blueprint (2a). Insert the Targeted Content Standards identified in Template #3-SLO Blueprint (2b). State the Rationale used to facilitate learning the “Big Idea” as stated in Template Statement (2c). Training Templates Resources M2-Building SLOs (Slides 10-11) Template #4-SLO Process Template SLO Process Template Help Desk Completed Template #1-Goal Statement Handout #4-SLO Procedural Sheet SLO Process Template Help Desk
Item 4d is optional. If utilized, assign proportional values performance indicators prior to aggregation and assigning the Elective Rating in Section 5. Training Templates Resources M2-Building SLOs (Slides 15-16) Selecting Performance Measures Template #4-SLO Process Template SLO Process Template Help Desk Handout #5- Quality Assurance Checklist-SLO Handout #4-SLO Procedural Cheat Sheet PDE SLO Annotated Notes-M2 Building (pp. 14-15) Other SLO Models located in PA’s “SLO Bank” Figure 12. Section 5: Elective Rating Section 5: Elective Rating Establish four levels of projected performance based upon those performance indicators stated in 4a prior to the evaluation period (5a). 2. Each performance should be populated with a percentage range (5a). Training Templates Resources M2-Building SLOs (Slides 21-23) Setting Performance Expectations (Video) Template #4-SLO Process Template SLO Process Template Help Desk Handout #5- Quality Assurance Checklist-SLO PDE SLO Annotated Notes-M2 Building (pp. 20-22) Other SLO Models located in PA’s “SLO Bank” Figure 13. Assessment Literacy STEP 2. Developing a Performance Measure the Task Framework Using the Performance Task Framework, insert the name of the performance measure in a, and the Class/Course Title and Grade(s) level in b and c. Insert the Targeted Content Standards and Purpose Statement in d and e. Insert the Administration Frequency, Unique Adaptations/Accommodations, and Resources as listed in 1a, 1b, and 1c. Provide details on the task(s), the process required to complete the task(s), the key criteria required to perform each task, and the final product in 2a, 2b, 2c, and 2d.
Training Templates Resources M3-Reviewing SLOs (ppt.) Verifying SLO “completion” (Video) Examining SLO “comprehensiveness” (Video) Determining SLO “coherence” (Video) Template #6-Performance Measure Rubric Template #7-SLO Coherency Rubric Handout #5-Quality Assurance Checklist-SLO PDE Annotated Notes-M3 Reviewing (pp. 1-8) Handout #4-SLO Procedural Sheet Refinement Control Checklist-PDE Version Procedural The Review phase of the SLO Process contains three steps: checking the SLO Process Template [Completeness], examining the performance measures [Comprehensiveness], and evaluating the completed SLO Process Template [Coherency]. Each of these steps is outlined in this portion of the document. By following these “procedural steps”, the user will establish evidence of a high-quality SLO. Figure 14. SLO Quality Assurance STEP 1. Checking the SLO Process Template [Completeness] Use the Quality Assurance Checklist-SLO (Handout #5) and “Help Desk” definitions to review each section of the SLO Process template. Highlight any missing or incomplete element. Circle any incorrect element and annotate discrepancy. Recommend potential corrective actions. Training Templates Resources Verifying SLO “completion” (Video) Completed Template #4 -SLO Process Template SLO Process Template Help Desk Handout #5- Quality Assurance Checklist-SLO PDE SLO Annotated Notes-M3 Reviewing (pp. 8-9) Handout #4-SLO Procedural Cheat Sheet STEP 2. Evaluating the Performance Measures [Comprehensiveness] Take the Performance Measure Rubric (Template #6) and evaluate the quality of each teacher-made performance measure. Beginning with Strand 1: Design, rate each element and list supporting technical evidence. List/explain any element needing further details, technical data, clarifications, etc.