INTENTIONAL TEACHING: INFUSING INSTRUCTION WITH PURPOSE

Classroom Management and Student Motivation

In this webinar, Fisher and Frey authors of The Purposeful Classroom: How to Structure Lessons with Learning Goals in Mind will clarify the differences between an objective, which a teacher establishes for him or herself in lesson planning, and a purpose, which the teacher communicates to students. They'll offer strategies for crafting purposes that are neither too broad nor too narrow, but that appropriately guide student learning. And they'll discuss how intentional planning can lead students to take ownership of their learning and become better, more motivated critical thinkers.

One of the most critical factors in effective teaching and learning is the establishment of a clear purpose, say teacher-authors Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey. By explaining what students will be learning and why, and by making that purpose relevant to students, teachers can increase motivation and attention.