An important aspect of valuing student learning is to focus planning on setting goals in terms of desired outcomes (knowledge, skills, attitudes, values) that we want our students to develop. . By developing clear goals, students feel there is a reason to learn. Additionally, providing feedback is important because it helps students improve their goal achievement and consolidate their understanding. Teachers should communicate their goals, this way students will know what they are doing in class and what they are expected to do. learn. Some recommendations for setting goals in the classroom are: Setting specific but not restrictive learning goals: It is important to know the specific standards, benchmarks, and supportive learning that students in the school need learn. When they set goals, they should be stated on the learning objectives, not the activity or assignment they are expected to complete. They must complete the assignment in order to know what the students should know, understand, or be able to do. Communicate learning objectives to students and parents: By communicating the objectives, it helps students focus on what they need to learn. Additionally, when they communicate their goals to parents, they are able to understand and engage with what their children are learning. Connecting learning objectives to previous and future learning: This is important because in this way students are able to relate the current objective to what they have already learned and how can they apply what they learn to future lessons. Engage students in setting personal learning goals: By allowing students to personalize learning goals, they can increase their m...... middle of paper ..... . own learning and giving and receiving feedback from peers. This helps them develop the skills they will need not only in their school life, but also in college and the workplace.2 Questions:1. Does metacognitive feedback improve students' actions, skills, and learning?2. Can feedback be used in lower grade levels? In what ways can teachers help students improve their learning? I liked the idea that students could personalize the learning objectives because they can find relevant, real-world applications of what they are learning. By also setting personal learning goals, students can take control of their own learning. In this competitive world, students need to think harder and step out of their comfort zone because they will need these skills throughout their K-12 years, college, and into their adult lives..