EDU 625 Learning Environment and Instructional Strategies
TOPIC II: Learning Environment and Instructional Strategies
Introduction to Topic (with thesis statement)
Professional Knowledge Base (with CWV integration) – Key Ideas
(Instructional Strategies) The teacher analyzes relevant research on the cognitive processes associated with various kinds of learning and how these processes can be stimulated. (InTASC 4; CAEP 1.1)
(Instructional Strategies) The teacher analyzes relevant research on the principles and techniques, along with advantages and limitations, associated with various instructional strategies. (InTASC 4; CAEP 1.1)
(Learning Environment) Analyzes relevant research on how social groups function and influence people, and how people influence groups. (InTASC 5; CAEP 1.1)
Application to Practice (with CWV integration)
(Instructional Strategies) The teacher evaluates how to achieve learning goals by choosing strategies to achieve different instructional purposes and to meet student needs. (InTASC 4; CAEP 1.1)
(Instructional Strategies) The teacher uses multiple teaching and learning strategies to engage students in active learning opportunities. (InTASC 4; CAEP 1.1)
(Learning Environment) The teacher organizes, prepares students for, and monitors independent and group work that allows for full and varied participation of all individuals. (InTASC 5; CAEP 1.1)
What do the above-mentioned components look like in the classroom?