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Published on Nov 24, 2015
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Instructional Strategies
IT IS ALL ABOUT STUDENT ENGAGEMENT...
Focus is switching to less lecture, making learning environments more interactive, integrating more technology, and using collaborative learning strategies when relevant and appropriate.
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Teacher Influence
THE TEACHER'S INFLUENCE ON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT IS 20X GREATER THAN ANY OTHER VARIABLE.
These variables are things like class size, poverty level, and school conditions.
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DIRECT INSTRUCTION
TEACHER-DIRECTED, PROVIDES CRITICAL INFO, NOT IN QUAD D
Examples
- Short lecture that challenges students' curiosity
- Demonstrations of complex tasks
- 10 + 2 = 10 min instruction, 2 min share/reflect
- Visual Graphics, like posters of appropriate work attire
- Flipped Classroom - turns lecture into video or podcast
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eXAMPLES
- Concept Mapping, Graphic Organizers
- Reading for Meaning
- Case Studies
- Reflective Discussion
- Admit or Exit Slips
I had my students work collaboratively to create word bubbles. Initially I had to give them a word bank and use direct instruction to teach them how but then they were able to handle it on their own.
Reading for meaning can be as simple as summarizing paragraphing into 1 or 2 sentences, highlighting the key ideas.
Case Studies can be related to CACC Expectations, see examples on sheet provided, with reflective discussion to follow.
I handed you an Admit Slip upon entering, to check in with you on prior lessons. It could also easily be an Exit Slip.
Reading for meaning can be as simple as summarizing paragraphing into 1 or 2 sentences, highlighting the key ideas.
Case Studies can be related to CACC Expectations, see examples on sheet provided, with reflective discussion to follow.
I handed you an Admit Slip upon entering, to check in with you on prior lessons. It could also easily be an Exit Slip.
EXPERIENTIAL learning
INDUCTIVE, LEARNER-CENTERED, FOCUS ON THE PROCESS NOT THE PRODUCT
Individualized reflection and then deciding how to implement that knowledge to other contexts.
Activity occurs.
Reactions shared.
Analyzing of patterns/dynamics.
Inferring or generalizing.
Applying to new situations.
Activity occurs.
Reactions shared.
Analyzing of patterns/dynamics.
Inferring or generalizing.
Applying to new situations.
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Examples
- Simulations
- Field Observations
- Role Playing
- Conducting Experiments
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Independent study
- Student initiated
- Self-reliant
- Journals
- Research Projects
- Assigned Questions
Focus is on planned independent work done by students under a teacher's guidance.
This can also be done as a partnership. In Culinary, we have students do a brochure, poster, and recipe from a country of their choosing.
Robotics 3, working in small groups, created a Mars Rover replica. The project was completely student-led, with only guiding questions from instructors.
This can also be done as a partnership. In Culinary, we have students do a brochure, poster, and recipe from a country of their choosing.
Robotics 3, working in small groups, created a Mars Rover replica. The project was completely student-led, with only guiding questions from instructors.
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Interactive Instruction
COOPERATIVE, DISCUSSION AND SHARING, LEARNING FROM PEERS
Teacher needs to outline the topic, give time parameters, organize groups, and explain how to share out. This strategy is hugely important for developing interpersonal skills.
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Examples
- Problem Solving
- Brainstorming
- Discussion
- Think, Pair, Share and Search, Pair, Share
- Jigsaw
These types of strategies work really well when teaching CACC Expectations, because of the discussion and sharing. Most often students are unaware of their "me bubble" until you dialogue about different roles we all play.
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