Instructional Strategies and Methods Debbie Meadows EDEL 429 CSUB
How these Fit Together
Instructional Skills Instructional Skills Instructional Skills Direct Instruction Interactive Learning Indirect Instruction Instructional Skills Experiential Learning Independent Study Instructional Skills Instructional Skills http://olc.spsd.sk.ca/DE/PD/instr/index.html
Direct Instruction Teacher Centered: Good for teaching specific skills Lecture Didactic questioning Explicit teaching Drill and practice--worksheets Teacher demonstrations Modeling Mini-lessons
Indirect Teaching Student Centered: Process and concept development is important Problem Solving Case Studies Inquiry and Research Jigsaw Reading and Viewing for Meaning Reflection Graphic Organizers, Concept Mapping, Thinking Maps
Experiential Learning Really Happens: Student is actively involved Field Trips Simulations Models Games Observation Role Playing Surveys and Interviews
Independent Study Individual: Teacher and student create expectations Computer Assisted learning Essays, Reports, Research Study Guides Learning Contracts Learning Centers
Interactive Learning Group Centered: Teacher is a part of the group Debate Role Playing Discussion--Question and Answer Think, Pair, Share Cooperative Learning Groups of Experts Brainstorming
Instructional Skills Teacher brings to each lesson Explaining Demonstrating Questioning Levels: Bloom’s Taxonomy, Multiple Intelligences Wait Time
Resources http://www.middleweb.com/MWLresources/marzchat1.html http://www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/docs/policy/approach/instrapp03.html http://olc.spsd.sk.ca/DE/PD/instr/index.html http://t4.jordan.k12.ut.us/professional_development/strategies/ http://www.marzanoandassociates.com/html/resources.htm http://glossary.plasmalink.com/glossary.html http://www.graphic.org/ http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/go/readquest/strat/