Where Great Teaching Begins: Planning for Student Thinking and Learning

Starting with the premise that ’great teaching“ is not about what the teacher does but what the students learn, this book provides you with a step-by-step process for designing instruction that is centred on student outcomes. Explore cant-miss strategies that help you plan lessons with learning-focused objectives, authentic assessments, and engaging activities that incorporate targeted content and necessary thinking skills. Sample learning plans, instructional objectives, and assessment models are included to help you through each step of this improved lesson-planning process.