Course Overview

Read through the information below carefully before enrolling. For further information, please consult the FAQ linked at the top of this page.

Course Description

"Clarity for Learning" is a self-paced book study course designed to transform your teaching practice by focusing on the power of clarity in education. Through engaging with John Almarode and Kara Vandas's insightful work, you'll explore why clarity matters, how to gain and share clarity, and how to assess and provide feedback with clarity. This course is suitable for educators at all levels, from classroom teachers to administrators, and can be completed independently or as part of a professional learning community.

Throughout the course, you'll reflect on your current practices, design new strategies, and create practical tools to implement clarity principles in your educational setting. The flexible structure allows you to tailor your learning experience to your specific needs and context, while the comprehensive assignment collection ensures you demonstrate mastery of key concepts. By the end of this course, you'll have a robust toolkit for enhancing student engagement, motivation, and achievement through increased clarity in your teaching and leadership.

Book Required: Clarity for Learning

To participate in this book study, you will need to obtain a copy of Clarity for Learning by John Almarode and Kara Vandas

Course Goals

• I can explain why clarity is important for effective teaching and learning.
• I can create clear learning intentions and success criteria for my lessons.
• I can use strategies to help students understand what success looks like in their learning.
• I can design assessments that reveal student thinking and provide helpful feedback.
• I can work with other teachers to improve clarity in our school or district.

Estimated Time: 14-16 Hours (Two Days)

This self-paced course typically requires 14-16 hours to complete, though the actual time may vary based on individual factors.

Course Preview

You can preview the course content through the following link. Keep in mind that you are unable to take any quizzes, turn in any assignments, or earn contact hours/credit/certificates when previewing. Preview link: https://bhssc.instructure.com/courses/400

Access and Credentials

Click on "enroll now" to begin enrolling in the Course listing. After registering, click on “Canvas” at the top of the page to access your course in Canvas.

Free for Members

This course is a TIE Member course. It is free for educators from TIE Member schools with a code. If you do not know your code, please use the link at the top of this page to reach out and request it. 

Bulk Enrollment

Administrators, PLC leaders, and others can enroll their whole team; there's an option for bulk enrollment in the Catalog for registering multiple members. You first need to reserve and purchase multiple enrollments. After that, you can invite individuals to your purchased seats.

Credentials: 15 CECH or 1 Graduate Credit

After completing this course, you can obtain 15 CECH or 1 graduate credit. Graduate credit costs an additional small charge to the university for both members and non-members. CECH/CEUs are free of charge and can be obtained instantly upon completing all requirements. More information can be found in the FAQ at the top of this page.