Aligning Curriculum with SMART Learning Goals for Effective Lesson Planning

by Yang Li
Academic Researcher & K-12 Consultant, Jiangsu-Nanjing 210023, China.

10.46679/9788196780579ch01

Li, Y. (2024). Aligning Curriculum with SMART Learning Goals for Effective Lesson Planning. In Y. Li, Mastering the Art of Lesson Planning: A Practitioner Guide for Teachers (Backed by Scientific Evidence) (pp 1-15). CSMFL Publications. https://dx.doi.org/10.46679/9788196780579ch01

Abstract

This chapter explains the importance and process of writing SMART objectives for lesson planning. SMART objectives are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound statements that describe what students can do at the end of the lesson. The chapter also discusses how to align objectives with standards and curricula and how to communicate objectives to students. This chapter provides examples and tips for teachers to apply these principles and strategies in their own teaching contexts. The chapter also addresses the challenges and limitations of objective-driven education and how to balance it with a more holistic and flexible approach that considers students’ backgrounds, interests, skills, and learning styles.

Keywords: SMART objectives, lesson planning, standards, curriculum, communication, flexibility, diversity, feedback

This chapter is a part of: Mastering the Art of Lesson Planning: A Practitioner Guide for Teachers (Backed by Scientific Evidence)

© CSMFL Publications & its authors.
Published: August 16, 2024

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