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Instruction often conjures the image of a teacher standing in front of the class, writing on the whiteboard and explaining a relevant concept, verbally, to the class. However, in reality, instruction comes in many forms: and student-led instruction is not to be underestimated! It is a valuable tool and one of the most effective ways to ensure student engagement.
Another crucial part of effective instruction is varied instruction—whether it is varied instruction style (student- versus teacher-led), varied delivery of content (verbal, visual, digital, written, via manipulatives), or varied activity options (written assignments, physical in-class learning activities, group activities, independent work).
Below are a few examples of how I ensure my instruction is well-planned and effective when delivered.
Creating engaging & thorough lesson plans
Creating engaging & thorough lesson plans
Truly, the best classroom management is a well-planned lesson! Students deeply desire a well-structured, safe environment where they feel supported in the learning process.
To create a positive classroom environment, I intentionally plan each lesson based on students' prior knowledge, emphasizing connections to earlier learning, explorative learning activities, language development opportunities, and smooth transitions between activities.
Identifying student needs and planning instruction accordingly
Identifying student needs and planning instruction accordingly
PrintStudent504Plan_20250515_171916_669648c.pdfStudent's educational backgrounds vary vastly, and it is the educator's responsibility to plan lessons that (as much as possible) address all students' needs. This includes, but is not limited to, students with IEPs and 504 plans.
Not only is being able to access these documents crucial to supporting students, but knowing how to interpret them and working with students to put accomodations into practice. I work hard to ensure that students take advantage of their accomodations, whether it be planning my lesson activities to cater to the needs of my unique students, reminding a student with an IEP that he can take a break every 15 minutes, or placing a post-it note on a student's test reminding them that they have extended testing time. All of this is part of planning effective lessons and running a healthy classroom.
Designing learning experiences for all students
Designing learning experiences for all students
It's important to recognize that all students learn in different ways and through different media. Providing learning experiences that cater to different students (tactile, visual, auditory, and literary) maximizes the amount of learning that can happen.
Desmos (as seen to left) is one of my favorite resources for interactive learning activities that support the learning of all students by combining manipulative activities with question-and-answer activities and encouraging higher-level thinking.
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