Effective Instruction

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Introduction

Effective Instruction Self-Assessment

Instruction That Works

  1. Vary Your Instructional Methods and Strategies
  2. Teach Students How to Think, Learn, and Remember
  3. Assess Understanding and Use the Results to Improve Your Teaching
  4. Use the Right Tools and Technology to Enhance Instruction

Classroom Culture

  1. Support All Students to Ensure Success
  2. Maintain a Safe, Productive Learning Environment

Curriculum Basics

  1. Teach Skills and Knowledge in Context
  2. Organize Your Instruction Around Big Ideas and Essential Questions
  3. Help Students Make Connections
  4. Design Lessons and Units for Maximum Learning and Engagement

Works Cited