1. TEACHING STRATEGIES Created by: The University of North Texas in partnership with the Texas Education Agency

2. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. In reviewing the content of this professional development module it may be helpful for you to use the following tools to take notes, summarize key points and identify ideas to implement in your classroom: Cornell Notes ExampleCornell Notes ExampleSample Cornell Notes Sheet that demonstrates how to take notes, summarize key points, and identify specific ideas for implementation. Cornell Notes Example Cornell Notes FormCornell Notes FormBlank Cornell Notes Sheet for use in taking notes, summarizing key points, and identifying specific ideas for implementation. Cornell Notes Form Mind Map ExampleMind Map ExampleExample of how to use a mind map to take notes, summarize key points, and identify specific ideas for implementation. Mind Map Example Mind Map Blank FormMind Map Blank FormBlank Mind Map for use in taking notes, summarizing key points, and identifying specific ideas for implementation. Mind Map Blank Form Action PlanAction PlanForm to use in taking ideas for implementation from the professional development module (from Cornell Notes Sheet and/or Mind Map ) and planning to implement them in your classroom. Action Plan

3. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. Why are Teaching Strategies Important? Recent research shows that students who are at risk of dropping out are not connected to their schools or learning. Two separate surveys of students found that contrary to popular belief, students dropout because they are bored and unmotivated, rather than finding learning too hard. The right teaching strategies can help reengage students and make them more motivated to learn!

4. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. What is a Teaching Strategy? What elements affect Teaching Strategies Examples of Common Strategies Considerations in finding and using 1 2 3 4 OBJECTIVES

5. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. DEFINING TEACHING STRATEGIES Teaching strategies are those ways, plans and methods in which we present instructional materials and activities to our students.

6. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. CATEGORIES OF TEACHING STRATEGIES PRACTICAL EXAMPLES These connect theory to practice and are an effective tool for reinforcing learning. CASE STUDIES Learning from real-life scenarios. MATERIAL-BASED STRATEGIES These can take a variety of forms. A common one is an advance organizer. SUMMARIZING An abstract of the relevant elements of any subject that should be a rule-based strategy. COOPERATIVE LEARNING Grouping students to work together can be very effective when used properly. SETTING OBJECTIVES & FEEDBACK Gives students a “roadmap” for what they will learn and provides evaluation. MULTIMETHODOLOGY Using a variety of strategies and procedures.

7. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. Example 2 Example 4 Example 3 Example 1 1. Practical Examples

8. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. Research shows that students learn more Helps students understand situation-specific Real-world case from your career area Case Study One Case Study Two Case Study Three 2. Case Studies

9. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 3. Material- Based Strategies Advance Organizers Web-Based Text and Video

10. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. Key Points Facts Content ideas 4. Summary

11. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 5. COOPERATIVE LEARNING

12. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 6. SETTING OBJECTIVES & FEEDBACK Objectives are measurable criteria for determining that the goal has been met (rubrics are ways that students can self- assess and determine if they are meeting objectives) Feedback must be timely and related to specific criteria in order to be useful.

13. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 7. Multimethodology Questioning Case StudyModeling Videos & Media Labs

14. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. Reviewing ACTE, Research, other resources Asking other teachers what works Ask students what makes learning relevant to them Identifying industry- based strategies Advisory Board Students Best Practices Other Teachers New Strategies FINDING NEW STRATEGIES

15. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. CONSIDERATIONS IN SELECTION Strategies that are evidence and research-based are considered best practices. Will it "fit" with the curriculum you are teaching? Will it "fit" with the students you are teaching? Should it be modified to better fit what you want to do? Has it been used with success by you in the past? Does it fit your learning style or the learning style of your students? Does it address multiple intelligences? Can it be done without your appearing unprofessional?

16. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. SUMMARY Teaching strategies can not only give your instruction variety, it can enhance student learning and motivate students who have disconnected from the learning process.