Marzano Instructional

Framework PD
Learning Targets, Scales and Tracking Student Progress

Outcomes (Learning Goals)

1.

Develop an understanding of the components of

Marzanos Instructional Framework.

2.

Learn about the goals for the TLC Instructional

Coaches and how it connects to the framework

3.

Incorporate learning goals and scales into

classroom instruction.

4.

Use scales to track student progress.

Capacity Matrix Self-Reflection

Learning Target: Session 1

I

can explain the structure and purpose of

Marzanos Instructional Framework.

can explain the difference between a Learning

Goal and Learning Target, and the role each has
on instruction in the classroom.

Marzanos Instructional Framework

Lesson Segments:
Routine

Events

Addressing
Enacted

Content

on the Spot

Design Questions
9

design questions, based on Art and Science of

Teaching

Elements
41

elements to identify specific areas of growth

Marzanos Instructional Framework

Provides

common language for strategies utilized

in the classroom.

Fosters

a growth mindset in professional

development.

Provides

a model for effective teaching.

Growth Mindset
All

educators must understand mindset and

how it impacts teaching and learning.

Fixed vs. Growth (handout)

Read and reflect. Then pair share with your 9:00 partner.

Element #1

Providing Rigorous Learning Goals and Performance Scales

Desired Effect: Students understand the learning goal and what

the scale means.

The starting place for all effective instruction is designing and

communicating clear learning goals.
Marzano 2009
Without a precise description of where they are headed, too many
students are flying blind.
Moss. Brookhart, Long 2011

Essential Vocabulary

Essential Vocabulary

Topic - All curriculum standards are organized into topics

of study; the topic will show on the report card (not the
standards). Every topic has a corresponding scale.

Learning Goal The level 3 on the scale; usually a

standard or a couple of standards; goal for the end of the
unit, semester, or year.

Learning Target Day-to-day instructional target designed

to get you closer to the goal.

Essential Vocabulary
Activities:
Guided

learning
experiences that take
place in the
classroom.

Teacher

as active
facilitator of learning.

Assignments:
Learning

experiences
designed to be
completed
independently in class
or as homework to
practice a concept or
skill or extend
learning

Research Behind Learning Goals

Grading and Learning Susan Brookhart

Art and Science of Teaching Robert Marzano

Compare main ideas from the reading with your 6:00

partner Look for commonalities and differences.

Practice

Think about an upcoming lesson and create a learning goal

and specific learning targets to reach that goal.

Provide feedback on the created learning goal with your

3:00 partner.

Does the learning goal or target meet the required

criteria.

Reflection

With your 12:00 partner reflect on

your learning for today using the
CPR format.