5 Teaching Strategies

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What does it mean for teachers to be 'facilitators of learning'?

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It means that teachers should move away from long lectures and instead facilitate the classroom, allowing students to become active participants in their learning.

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How can data from pre-assessment activities be effectively used?

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Data from pre-assessment activities can be used to isolate the top five students so they can serve as peer tutors.

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What activity best allows students to self-identify their misconceptions?

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Applying the scientific method to an idea in class and designing an experiment.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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What is an effective way to incorporate technology at the beginning of a lesson on day and night?

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Setting up a videoconference with a person from a different time zone to discuss the current time of day and what it looks like outside.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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Who qualifies as an English-language learner?

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A student whose family speaks Choctaw at home.

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What is the 'sage on the stage' teaching model?

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A traditional teaching approach where the teacher is the primary source of knowledge and authority in the classroom.

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What is the role of formative assessment in teaching?

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Formative assessment helps teachers gauge student understanding and adjust instruction accordingly.

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What is cooperative learning?

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An instructional strategy where students work together in small groups to achieve learning goals.

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What is differentiated instruction?

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An approach to teaching that tailors instruction to meet individual needs of students.

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What is the purpose of using graphic organizers in teaching?

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Graphic organizers help students visually organize information, making it easier to understand and retain.