Research-Based Instructional Strategies
Identifying Main points
Summarizing and Note taking
Like a puzzle
Jig saw
Students are centred
Student-centred learning
I just can't get a long with these students
Class conflicts
Students take this home to reinforce learning
Homework and Practice
I get time to think before I share my thoughts with my friend before I share with everyone.
Timed-Pair-Share
It helps me to feel good about myself
Self-esteem and confidence
The students are working well in groups. But how what will I put on their report card?
Assessment Issues
Aims and Goals and sharing thoughts
Setting objectives and Providing Feedback
I love that I get to choose my little space in the classroom to go think.
Four corners
No student left behind
inclusive learning is promoted
This planning for cooperative learning is taking me all day.
Time consumption
When students are fully involved in learning
Student engagement
This is like a ride an amusement park
carousal
In Miss X class I get away with these acts but Miss Y uses cooperative learning so I don't need to
Reduces misbehaviour
I need to copy several handouts, I need to get additional stationery. Wow, I have a long list here for this activity.
Resource intensiveness
Teacher gives precise guidelines of what is expected.
Direct Instruction
Pick a number Miss!
Numbered Heads
These are realistic tasks that students get to do
Authentic learning experiences
I like this group because I just pretend to be doing work. I can't be bothered.
Unequal participation