1. Teaching Instructional Strategies
Starting off the class each day with the same type of activity can seem to be a bit boring to some students, especially in a high school classroom. Many students want something exciting to happen or have the teacher change it up for a bit. These are some teaching strategies that might help keep the students involved in the material that is being taught.
By: Megan Ruppert

2. Different Kinds of Instructional Strategies
Clock Partners-quick easy way to group students together
Final Word-small group first person talks first and has the “final word”
2ish or 3ish Groups-groups of 2 or 3 depending on the class size
Bell Ringer-review activity to see what the students remember
4 Wall Activity-positives, negatives, what they wish to know more about, and any questions the students have
Why Protocol-look at a situation from both points of view
Quick Write-30 seconds to a minute to summarize what they learned
Silent Chalk-write on the board about the topic the teacher chooses without talking

3. Why Would It Be Good To Use Any of These?
Get students involved
Everyone has a voice
Shows the teacher if the students are understanding materials
Fun way to get the students up and moving

4. Would You Use These in Your Classroom? Why?

5. Sources
Pulliam, John D., Van Patten James J., and John D. Pulliam. The History and Social Foundations of American Education. Boston: Pearson, 2013.