Author: Deb Bullock | Published on 1 March 2023
Question: How can you help your primary learners assess learning objectives?
Answer: Tell them what you’re looking for.
Learning objectives aren’t always clear to young children. They may not understand what to do, or what you want.
WILF is a child-friendly way to make learning objectives clear.
- At the start, write the objective / can-do on the board, e.g. I can work in a team.
- Then write:
W
I
L
F
- and say, “What I’m looking for”.
Elicit ideas – e.g. “We have to help each other”. Write up all the things you’re looking for. For example:
I can work in a team.
I listened to my friends. Yes ☐ Some ☐ No ☐
I shared an idea. Yes ☐ Some ☐ No ☐
I helped my friends. Yes ☐ Some ☐ No ☐]
During the activity, point to WILF. Your learners can then self- and peer-assess. You could even make a poster.
Which classes will you try WILF with?