Smooth Teaching
Your lesson begins immediately because your materials are ready, links work, and students move smoothly from one activity to the next.
What observable behavior is being demonstrated?
Smooth lesson flow and teacher preparation (clear transitions and prepared resources).
True or False:
Using games automatically means your lesson is engaging.
False.
Games must have a clear learning purpose.
What should a teacher do before students begin a group activity?
Give clear instructions, model the task, and check understanding.
During a virtual class, your internet fails for a moment. What should an effective teacher do?
Calmly use a backup resource or plan. Contact the PS so they can take over the class while you find a solution.
A teacher notices students finish a game very quickly. What is the BEST instructional decision?
Adapt the activity by increasing the challenge or adding another round.
A teacher walks around the classroom, takes notes, asks questions, and gives immediate feedback.
Which instructional performance behavior is this?
Active monitoring.
Mention two observable behaviors that show a lesson has smooth transitions.
Possible answers:
Name three observable behaviors that show an engaging activity is well implemented.
Possible Answers:
A teacher gives instructions once.
Several students look confused but say nothing.
The teacher immediately starts the activity.
What instructional performance behaviors are missing?