Instruction

Technology is found in varying theories and practices. Anchored Instruction is one particular theory of Instructional Technology that improves on past achievements of the field and creates a new design based around advances in technology. The use of Anchored Instruction has been a recent development, however; it can be traced back to early practitioners within Instructional Technology. Throughout the following sections, Anchored Instruction Theory will be introduced through its history and early…

style can impact a student and their ability to retain new information. This type of alteration is known as Differentiated Instruction. Case studies, research, and classroom accounts…

Teaching Strategies for Indirect Instruction The indirect instruction model is defined as a teaching strategy that is designed to teach concepts, patterns, and abstractions with emphasis being on concept learning, inquiry, and problem solving. This type of learning approach is based off the constructivism theory. Teachers that use this method do not provide systematic instruction or sequencing that is organized and provided by the teacher. In this method of teaching, students gain…

The Pros of Hybrid Instruction According to Community College Research Center, since 2010, online college course enrollment has increased by 29 percent. Currently, 6.7 million students or roughly one third of all college students are enrolled in online courses. I am now part of that statistic upon my return to college. I first started to take college classes in the summer of 1996 after graduating high school. Back then they didn’t have the hybrid or online options. Though looking back…

Supplemental Instruction Leader is a great job opportunity for us undergraduate students to acquire leadership experience. It is an opportunity for us to gain experience leading and strengthening our communication, public speaking, and teaching skills. Last year, supplemental instruction helped me get a fair grade in Calculus I. I was really inspired by the idea of supplemental instruction and this motivated me to apply. The reasons why I am interested in becoming an SI leader are to gain…

Instructions for the Persuasive Essay Write a persuasive essay of about 1200 words (4-5 double-spaced pages) that develops your own argument about an issue of social concern. Choose an issue that matters to you. The issue may be local, national, or international. Assume that your readers’ understanding of the issue is incomplete; work to further their understanding and convince them to perceive the issue your way. As explained in SCC 3.8, a persuasive essay makes an argument—which is, “a…

Analyzing Cultural Relevance in Instruction Wardle (2013) summarized the significant features of a culturally relevant teacher. This assignment uses this information as a guide to apply the knowledge of culturally relevant pedagogy toward specific solutions to problems facing a teacher with a very diverse student population. This assignment offers excellent practice over the application of culturally relevant principles in the design of effective instructional solutions. In the video, Jeff…

Writer 's Block is a common issue amongst writers who are beginner. The ability to write freely takes practice. An exercise that may help you to organize your thought process is called free writing. This is a form of pre-writing. It is important to become familiarized with this technique. Most English professors use this tool to assist their students with organizing their creative thought. However, this style is criticized frequently. Although it is not widely agreed upon, free writing is…

This means that the teacher will list and follow a lesson plan from the board. What does this mean for the “special needs child”? It means that the teacher should be practicing the SIOP model for the ELL student. The Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) model is a research-based and validated instructional model for how a lesson is designed and delivered. It is the most commonly used and effective instructional practice for ELL students. This means the teacher will…

The term data-driven instruction (DDI), also called data supported instruction, is a systematic approach that is used to improve student learning based on available data (Lewis, Madison-Harris, Muoneke, & Times, 2010). It is a cyclic and precise process that continually improves learner’s success. The cycle has three repetitive stages, namely, assessment, analysis, and action. The latter stages provide a school-wide support framework for improving students learning throughout the year by…