Instructional Methods
differentiated instruction
different modes of instruction to match a student's preferred mode of learning, disability, or background
wait time
a brief period of silence between asking a question and calling on a student; allows all students to mentally process the question and formulate their replies
case study
a description of a realistic, problematic situation that requires a solution
cooperative learning
a form of small-group learning in which students work together to achieve a common goal
consensus
a general agreement that requires analysis and negotiation to reach a solution on which the majority agrees
role-playing
a learner-centered simulation that involves students in acting out a role without a script
closure
a process that helps students draw conclusions based on what they have learned
individual accountability
a way to assess each student's participation in learning
simulation
a way to put students in situations that feel real, even though they are not--eliminating any harmful risks
critical thinnking
allows people to gather information, evaluate its quality, and use it effectively
productive lab
focuses on producing an end product
moderator
leader
skit
learner-centered simulations that involve students in acting out stories based on scripts
collaborative learning
offers a way for students to work in groups and solve problems.
open-ended questions
questions that require more than a few words as an answer
pacing
refers to the rate at which a teacher moves through the components of a lesson or the lessons throughout the day
learner centered method
teaching strategy in which the teacher acts as a facilitator, or guide, for learning, and students more actively engage in directing and achieving their own learning
teacher-centered method
teaching strategy in which the teacher's role is to present the information that students are to learn and to direct their learning process
Instructional method
the basic techniques used to promote learning.
empower
to give authority to
experimental lab
uses a formal process to research a problem
panel discussion
when a group of people present and discuss a topic
repertoire
your list of skills, activities, and methods or strategies for teaching
