Identifying the correlation between learning objectives and educational goals is crucial in guiding students to take ownership of their learning. Educational goals are broader and long-term, whereas learning objectives are specific and short-term.

Fostering student ownership helps students to understand and set long-term educational goals to continuously monitor their own learning. This process allows students to participate in assessing their own progress and helps the teacher in adjusting learning outcomes.

Review the “Learning Plan Template” to complete this assignment.

Complete Part 2: Learning Objectives versus Educational Goals

Part 1: Learning Objectives versus Personal Educational Goals

Using the grade level, academic standard, and learning objectives from your Clinical Field Experience A observation, create a long-term individual educational goal.

Along with creating a long-term educational goal, develop one formative assessment and one summative assessment to check for understanding and complete “Part 2: Learning Objectives versus Educational Goals.”  

Part 2: Reflection

In 250-500 words, research and reflect on the correlation between learning objectives and educational goals. Consider the following in your reflection:

• What is the significance of engaging students in achieving their educational goals?
• How can formative and summative assessments support the desired learning outcomes to achieve long-term goals and drive modifications in instruction to meet student needs?
• How do assessments help to develop appropriate differentiation based on students learning needs?
• Does the teacher have a personal responsibility to align instruction with goals?
• When setting educational goals, why is it important to consider input from students, colleagues, families, and the community? 
• Research and provide an example of how technology can provide learning experiences and assessments that inform instruction and involve students in goal-setting, ownership of learning, and progress monitoring.

Support your findings with at least three scholarly resources.

Submit the “Learning Plan Template” with your reflection as one deliverable.

In response to market research data that suggests more Americans are becoming concerned over their diets and eating habits, McDonald’s has decided to come out with a new line of very healthy eating options, including veggie burgers, low fat fries, and even some vegetarian and vegan options. McDonald’s executives are worried that if the new campaign starts too slowly it will erode their core customers and cause problems for the fast food giant. They have decided that having a celebrity spokesperson introduce the campaign and create several print and television ads promoting this new product line might be the difference between success and failure of this option. They are currently considering these four celebrities as finalists for the marketing campaign. After reviewing these four, answer the following questions:

 Matthew McConaughey                           Michelle Obama                         Arnold Schwarzenegger                          Steph Curry       Actor/Social Activist                                 Former First Lady                                Politician/Actor                             Professional Athlete

1. Which celebrity did you choose and in what way would they make a great spokesperson for this marketing campaign? Who do you think is the ‘target market’ for this new product line and why would your choice work for that group?
2. What would be the possible drawbacks associated with the spokesperson you selected? Are there any personal issues that concern you? Would any part of your target market not like your choice of a spokesperson? How would you address these concerns to McDonald’s executives?
3. Do you think celebrities are effective at endorsing products? Why or why not?