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
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