Effective Lesson Design

Active Engagement Strategies

Check out this document (courtesy of Cedar Rapids CSD). There are a number of active engagement strategies listed that serve the following purposes:

-students working in pairs or small groups

-summarizing learning

-accessing prior knowledge

-making real word connections

-building in movement

-checking for understanding

-setting a purpose for reading or listening

-management

DOKs

DOK, Blooms, Marzano (Comparison Chart)

DOK SS & ELA (specific examples)

DOK math & science (specific examples)

Unwrapping Standards

Protocol for unwrapping standards

Unwrapping template

Accommodations, Techniques and Aids For Learning

Listed here are suggested ways to aid learning for students with specific learning disabilities. They can be applied to ALL students!

Behavioral Intervention Guide

Addressing student behavior: a positive approach

The contents of this guide include:

  • Prevention Strategies

  • Teaching Appropriate Behavior

  • Increasing Appropriate Behavior (Reinforcement)

  • Decreasing Inappropriate Behavior

  • Descriptions of Behavioral Interventions (Alphabetical Order)

  • Strategies for Effective Behavior Management

    • Do‘s and Don‘ts of Behavior Management

    • Common Problems and Helpful Hints

    • Delivering Effective Commands

Interactive Sites for Education

Interactive educational games and simulations for:

  • Math

  • ELA

  • Science

  • Social studies

  • Art

  • Music

  • Spanish

  • Typing

Lesson Design

Backward Design Lesson Plan

Phase 1 Blended Learning Lesson Plan