lesson planning
first step in planning instruction
What are learning objectives
This strategy involves the teacher leading instruction with structured, step-by-step guidance.
What is direct instruction
This refers to keeping students mentally involved and interested in learning activities.
What is student engagement
Adjusting instruction to meet individual student needs is called this.
What is differentiation
These are choices teachers make in real time during instruction
What are interactive decisions
This model includes anticipatory set, input, modeling, guided practice, and closure.
What is the Madeline Hunter lesson plan model
Students working together in small groups to achieve a goal is known as this.
What is cooperative learning
Calling on students randomly to keep everyone attentive is an example of this technique.
What is active participation
Modifying the difficulty level of tasks for different learners is called this.
What is tiered instruction
These decisions are made before instruction begins.
What are planning decisions
This ensures lessons align objectives, instruction, and assessment.
What is instructional alignment
Encouraging students to think deeply by asking open-ended questions is called this.
What is higher-order questioning
This strategy connects new learning to students’ prior knowledge.
What is activating prior knowledge
Providing multiple ways for students to learn content reflects this principle.
What is flexible instruction
Adjusting a lesson in response to student confusion is an example of this.
What are reflective decisions
This part of the lesson checks whether students understood the objective
What is closure
Modeling a process step-by-step for students is called this.
What is demonstration
Wait time after asking a question improves this.
What is student thinking/response quality
Grouping students based on ability or interest is known as this.
What is flexible grouping
These decisions involve adapting instruction for diverse learners.
What are differentiation decisions
This approach starts with desired outcomes and plans backward.
What is backward design
This strategy emphasizes student inquiry and discovery.
What is inquiry-based learning
Students taking ownership of their learning reflects this concept.
What is student autonomy
Adjusting content, process, and product are key components of this.
What is differentiated instruction
Balancing multiple instructional goals at once requires this skill.
What is professional judgment