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