INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY Active learning, Instructional Variety, Transistions, Pacing, Clarity, Reviewing
Active Teaching Contributes to Higher Learning Gains in Structured Subjects Lower-Ability Students Benefit from More Structured Teaching Evidence of Better Student Behavior and More Persistent Attention to Academic Tasks Achievement Benefits Cut-Across Subjects and Grade Levels
Instructional Variety Match Instructional Methodologies to - learning styles differences in students’ achievement levels emotional, social and physical characteristics Consider the Types of Objectives Being taught
Transitions Announce in Advance so that Students Will Know What Is Expected Adhere to Schedule so that Students Know When Transitions Will Occur Begin a New Activity When Students Are Ready Have Materials Ready before the Transitions Begins Establish Learning Routines that Fit the Nature of Subject Matter
Pacing As a General Rule, the Quicker the Pace, the Higher the Achievement of Students Minimize Interruptions and control Environmental Conditions Maintain an Awareness of Time during Teaching
Clarity Communicate Lesson Objectives and Main Points Explain What Students Will be Accountable for Knowing and Doing Provide a Variety of Appropriate Examples Verify Comprehension before Moving on
Review and Reteaching Review Key Points at the End of the Lesson If Objectives Have Not Been Mastered, Reteach Using Different Materials and Teaching Approaches Strive for Learning that Can be Transferred to other Situations
Summarize-Elaborate-Question In classes taught by effective teachers, instructional activities contribute to efficient time use and high student interest