A deeper look into instructional practices driving high academic growth has revealed 10 instructional strategies that use small changes to teaching practices leading toward growth outcomes for ...

Straight rows of desks do not promote interaction among students. Mixing up the layout of a classroom allows students to ...

Case Studies - Case studies are real world scenarios relating to the course content. Students read the case study independently and then meet as a group in class to discuss their viewpoints on the ...

All classrooms are different and require different teaching strategies to address various concerns, goals, and learning trends. Plus, it takes a dedicated teacher to employ the right teaching ...

A focus on the science of learning has helped this district shrink achievement and opportunity gaps—by making sure every ...

Today's global and digital world requires students to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize at much deeper levels and with increasingly complex texts and resources. In this course, educators will learn ...

The Instructional Design & Educational Technology team supports evidence-based and inclusive instruction, promotes effective application of educational technology and cultivates an institutional ...

Designing effective instruction starts with clarity about what you want students to learn and choosing the right methods to help them get there. The Seven Ways of Learning framework provides a ...

Another core idea for helping students grasp critical concepts in chemistry is to incorporate examples to which students can relate. This is a central strategy in culturally responsive teaching, which ...

Scaffolding in Tier 1 instruction helps all students access grade-level content by providing temporary support that is gradually removed as students gain independence. Key strategies include ...

Today’s post is the latest in a series sharing effective instructional strategies that can be used across content areas. Neven Holland is a Ph.D. student at the UCLA School of Education and ...