1E: Designing Coherent Instruction
This component focuses on creating coherent instruction that lines up with the standards. Teachers must know how the state standards build on each other, and different ways to teach. Each student has a different level of learning, so it is important for the teacher to instruct each child according to his or her needs.
It is important because as teachers, being knowledgeable about content and how it can be taught to specific students is necessary. By using thought provoking lessons, teachers must reach all their students so they can understand and follow along with the objectives the lesson holds. Grouping students is also helpful in helping the students; putting students together where they can encourage and help each other, will push for a positive learning experience. The teacher should also have a large toolbox that can be used to engage students.
It is important because as teachers, being knowledgeable about content and how it can be taught to specific students is necessary. By using thought provoking lessons, teachers must reach all their students so they can understand and follow along with the objectives the lesson holds. Grouping students is also helpful in helping the students; putting students together where they can encourage and help each other, will push for a positive learning experience. The teacher should also have a large toolbox that can be used to engage students.
Elements:
- Learning Activities
- Instructional Materials and Resources
- Instructional Groups
- Lesson and Unit Structure
Examples of Artifacts:
Infographic:
By using an infographic, students can learn about a subject in a creative way. It allows them to either read and learn on the infographic, or research on a topic to make their own. |
Stations:
Having stations each student can go to, will display various ways in teaching so each student can learn. Having an interacting station, drawing station, writing station, or talking station can help students learn in the best way for them. |
Question of the day:
Having open ended questions at the beginning of the day can open their minds. It can be a subject based question which students can try and learn from. |
Danielson, C. (2007). Enhancing professional practice a framework for teaching (2nd ed.). Alexandria, Va.: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.