InTASC Standard 8

​InTASC Standard 8

Ryan K. O'Brien

​InTASC Standard 8

The candidate understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage learners to develop deep understanding of content areas and their connections, and to build skills to apply knowledge in meaningful ways.

​Instructional Strategies

​InTASC Standard 8

Does the candidate monitor student learning, apply appropriate instructional strategies, and adjust instruction based on assessment data to support learning?

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Goals:

The candidate continuously monitors student learning, applies appropriate instructional strategies, incorporates technology, and adjusts instruction based on assessment data to support student learning.

​Instructional Strategies

​InTASC Standard 8

Does the candidate regularly and effectively ask questions to stimulate discussion that serves different purposes with the goal of helping students develop higher order thinking skills?

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Goals:

The candidate regularly and effectively ask questions to stimulate discussion that serves different purposes and helps students develop higher order thinking skills. The candidate varies his/her role in the instructional process as appropriate to meet student learning needs.

​Instructional Strategies

​InTASC Standard 8

An instructional model refers to the structure and delivery method used for teaching a lesson.

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​Two main instructional models include:

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• Direct Teaching

• Indirect Teaching

​Instructional Strategies

​InTASC Standard 8

Direct Teaching: A form of teacher-centered instruction wherein the teacher focuses on distributing facts to students.

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Indirect Teaching: ​A form of student-centered instruction in which the teacher facilitates opportunities for the learners to construct their own learning.

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​Instructional Strategies

​InTASC Standard 8

Forms of Indirect Teaching ​

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Independent Learning: Students are given the opportunity to develop autonomy with minimal teacher support.

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Experiential Learning: Students are given the opportunity to acquire knowledge through experiences and/or hand-on learning.

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Interactive Learning: ​Students are given the opportunity to formulate learning from social interaction and cooperative grouping.

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Multiple Choice

Which model of instruction represents a traditional, teacher-centered approach?

• independent learning

• direct teaching

• experiential learning

• interactive learning

Poll

Some instructional models / practices are more effective and engaging than others.

• Agree

• Disagree

​InTASC Standard 8

​Within each of the instructional models, there are various instructional strategies that may be chosen by the teacher.

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Example Instructional Strategies for Direct Instruction:

explicit teaching

drill and practice

lecturing

​demonstration​

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​InTASC Standard 8

​Breakout Room Discussion Questions (5 minutes):

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What are some indirect instructional strategies you could use in your specific classroom setting?

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​What are some of the factors you would need to consider when deciding the type of instructional model and instructional strategies to use in your lesson?​

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