Instructional Strategies for Effective Teaching (Toolkit to Improve Student Learning and Success)

Discover the keys to improving student learning and success. Taking a practical approach to instructional delivery, the authors outline research-based strategies and illustrate how teachers, coaches, and administrators can use them to enhance their everyday practices. Organized around 10 methods of instruction, this user-friendly guide will help you dig deep into classroom discussion, concept mapping, inquiry-based learning, and more.

Benefits:

• Consider research that establishes why the teaching methods presented are the most effective.
• Discover how to move from research to practice in delivering effective teaching.
• Access ready-to-use handouts to help implement the teaching methods immediately.
• Compare and contrast teaching methods to see how best to incorporate them into the classroom.

Contents:
Introduction
Chapter 1: Classroom Discussion
Chapter 2: Concept Attainment
Chapter 3: Concept Mapping
Chapter 4: Cooperative Learning
Chapter 5: Direct Instruction
Chapter 6: Mastery Learning
Chapter 7: Memorization and Mnemonic Instruction
Chapter 8: Inquiry-Based Learning
Chapter 9: Self-Regulated Learning
Chapter 10: Meaningful Feedback
References and Resources