Methods of Teaching in the 21st Century Classroom
Dr. F, Instructor
Instructional Planning
Ask these critical questions when you are planning instruction: 1) who am I teaching?;
2) what am I teaching?; 3) how will I teach it?; and
4) how will I know the students understand?
Click the picture below to access a Tumblr about unit and lesson plans. Password: aggieplanning.
It is imperative that teachers have clearly defined instructional objectives to share with their students. Research suggests that when teachers share objectives with their students, a number of things happen:
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the students become better self evaluators
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better evaluation occurs
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more efficient learning results
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better instruction occurs
For most states, the Common Core Standards intend to define the knowledge and skills students should have within their K-12 careers. 46 of the 50 states have voluntarily adopted the standards. Useful objectives must be student oriented; descriptive of an appropriate learning outcome; clear and understandable; and observable. (Cooper, 2014).
A Plan a Day keeps Disaster Away
Click the picture below to access a sample unit plan. Assignment: Start planning your unit plan. Refer to the syllabus.
Click here: Summary of Assignments for Methods of Teaching website.
As novice teachers, it is imperative that you plan ahead and keep very detailed sub plans readily available at all times. Engaging lessons curb incidents of student misbehavior. Be sure to incorporate activities that address all learning styles and multiple intelligences. Use hands-on activities, manipulatives, role play, and cooperative learning.
To be successful, establish clear classroom and work routines.