Standards-based learning is an excellent way to evaluate students’ progress to mastering standards or competencies. It provides a fair and objective method for teachers to use in the classroom and for students to clearly understand their status. Standards-based learning is a system that includes the instruction, assessment, measuring and reporting needed to determine a student’s mastery of the knowledge, processes and skills identified as a priority. We will discuss what standards-based learning is, the steps involved in developing both the classroom system and a school-wide system. We will also discuss the importance of community and parents in the process.
Target Audience: Curriculum Directors, Administrators, Instructional Coaches, or lead teachers assigned to the duty of overseeing curriculum writing.