ERIC Number: ED557610
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Publication Date: 2015-Apr
Pages: 16
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The Art and Science of Student Learning Objectives: A Research Synthesis
Lachlan-Haché, Lisa
American Institutes for Research
Student learning measures have rapidly become common in teacher evaluation systems across the United States. Over half of the country's states have required, recommended, or identified "student learning objectives" (SLOs) as a measure of student growth for use in educator evaluation. Although SLO-type measures vary significantly in terms of scope, stakes, scoring, and use of assessment, all SLO measures require a combination of analysis and professional judgment. This report provides an overview of key findings from the nearly 20 studies of SLO measures that have been conducted to date, along with considerations for future research and for practice. The highlighted studies largely focus on early implementation, examining implementation challenges, educator perceptions of SLO effects on teacher practice, SLO quality and attainment over time, and correlations between SLOs and other educational outcomes. Two appendices are provided: (1) Use of Student Learning Objectives by States in Teacher Evaluation Systems; and (2) Resources: Student Learning Objectives.
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Synthesis, Program Implementation, Educational Research, Student Educational Objectives, Outcome Measures, Educational Practices, Teacher Attitudes, Educational Policy, Instructional Improvement, Instructional Effectiveness, Data Analysis, Performance Factors, Student Evaluation, Organizational Communication, School Support, Educational Quality, Achievement Gains, Correlation, Academic Achievement, Research Needs, Meta Analysis
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Publication Type: Information Analyses; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: American Institutes for Research
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