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Setting The Standard — Session 03

Learning Objectives, Success Criteria & Planning

Defining what students should know and be able to do — and planning lessons that stay focused on it from beginning to end.

This session explores how clear learning objectives and success criteria provide the foundation for effective teaching. Participants learn how to define meaningful learning outcomes, distinguish learning from activities and ensure that lessons remain focused on what students should know and be able to do.

The session also examines how effective planning sequences learning, anticipates misconceptions and integrates assessment throughout the lesson. Teachers develop practical approaches to planning lessons that are purposeful, coherent and responsive to student needs.

By the end of the session, participants will be able to design lessons with greater clarity, consistency and impact.

Nine sessions. One standard of excellence.

Setting The Standard is our CPD programme for teachers, accredited by The CPD Standards Office — nine sessions, 27 masterclass videos, in English and Arabic.