Meaningful Instruction to Improve Student Achievement

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Module 1

In this module:
  • Module 1 Introduction
  • Topic A
  • Making a Difference
  • Aligning to Student Needs
  • Student Interests
  • Blooms Taxonomy
  • Formative Instruction
  • Metacognition
  • Topic A Activities
  • Topic B
  • Instructional Goals
  • Active Engagement
  • Gradual Release Model
  • Topic B Activities
  • Topic C
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Explicit Instruction
  • Scaffolding
  • Modeling
  • Simulation
  • Project Based Learning
  • Topic C Activities
  • Topic D
  • Creating Differentiated Instruction
  • Differentiated Learning
  • Creating Differentiated Instruction
  • Learning Styles
  • Topic D Activities
Standards Aligned System: Meaningful Instruction
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  • Overview
  • Topic A
    • Topic A Introduction
    • Aligning to Student Needs
    • Student Interests
    • Bloom's Taxonomy
    • Formative Instruction
    • Metacognition
    • Activity A-1
    • Activity A-2
  • Topic B
    • Topic B Introduction
    • Active Engagement
    • Gradual Release Model
    • Activity B-1
  • Topic C
    • Topic C Introduction
    • Explicit Instruction
    • Scaffolding
    • Modeling
    • Simulation
    • Project-Based Learning
    • Activity C-1
    • Activity C-2
  • Topic D
    • Topic D Introduction
    • Differentiated Learning
    • Creating Differentiated Instruction
    • Learning Styles
    • Activity D-1

Instructional Goals

Independent Learner

In Topic A, we examined how to align a standards-based education that addresses students’ current academic needs, with the critical thinking and metacognitive development that they will need to be successful in their futures. In this section we will look at the goals of instruction. These goals will include fully engaging students and transferring learning from teacher-centered instruction to guided instruction, and ultimately developing fully independent learners.

After completing this module you will be able to:

  • Recognize instructional goals that fully engage students and create independent learners.
Book

Reading

  • How To Engage Students in Learning
  • Gradual Release of Responsibility
Key Info

Key Information

  • Active Engagement
  • Gradual Release Model
Pen & Paper

Activities

  • Activity B-1: Incorporating the Gradual Release Model in Instruction

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