Instructional Strategies and Methods

Debbie MeadowsEDEL 429 CSUB

How these Fit Together

Strategy

Method

Skills

Learning

Instructional Skills

Instructional Skills

Instructional Skills

Instructional Skills

Instructional Skills

http://olc.spsd.sk.ca/DE/PD/instr/index.html

Direct Instruction

• Teacher Centered: Good for teaching specific skills– Lecture– Didactic questioning– Explicit teaching– Drill and practice--worksheets– Teacher demonstrations– Modeling– Mini-lessons

Indirect Teaching

• Student Centered: Process and concept development is important– Problem Solving– Case Studies– Inquiry and Research– Jigsaw– Reading and Viewing for Meaning – Reflection– Graphic Organizers, Concept Mapping, Thinking

Maps

Experiential Learning

• Really Happens: Student is actively involved– Field Trips– Simulations– Models– Games– Observation– Role Playing– Surveys and Interviews

Independent Study

• Individual: Teacher and student create expectations– Computer Assisted learning– Essays, Reports, Research– Study Guides– Learning Contracts– Learning Centers

Interactive Learning

• Group Centered: Teacher is a part of the group– Debate– Role Playing– Discussion--Question and Answer– Think, Pair, Share– Cooperative Learning– Groups of Experts– Brainstorming

Instructional Skills

• Teacher brings to each lesson– Explaining– Demonstrating– Questioning

• Levels: Bloom’s Taxonomy, Multiple Intelligences

– Wait Time

Resources• http://www.middleweb.com/MWLresources/marzchat1.html

• http://www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/docs/policy/approach/instrapp03.html

• http://olc.spsd.sk.ca/DE/PD/instr/index.html

• http://t4.jordan.k12.ut.us/professional_development/strategies/

• http://www.marzanoandassociates.com/html/resources.htm

• http://glossary.plasmalink.com/glossary.html

• http://www.graphic.org/

• http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/go/readquest/strat/