Essential Elements of Instruction

What does EEI stand for?

• Essential Elements for Instruction

• Essential Elements of Instruction

• Essential Education for Instruction

• Engineering Education for Instruction

Answer explanation

EEI stands for “Essential Elements for Instruction.” It is a model for direct instruction although it isn’t limited to this use. It can be used for student-based instruction as well. It incorporates Madeline Hunter’s Instructional Theories and Direct Explicit Instruction combined with Gradual Release of Independence. Many consider it ideal for new teachers because it gives them a predictable structure to follow while encouraging student independence. Reference: https://medium.com/@mpeters_73924/eei-instruction-by-madeline-cheek-hunter-93f58e179d5d

When was Madeline Cheek Hunter born?

• Who cares

• 1916

• 2022

• I don't know

Answer explanation

Madeline Cheek Hunter lived from 1916–1994.

Which is not a component of the EEI model?

• Structured Assessment

• Modeling

• Guided Practice

• Active Participation

Answer explanation

Instruction does not always require assessment. Instruction can be chunked and be delivered over several weeks so having n assessment afterward can deliver inaccurate results. Teachers should encourage active participation, model a version of the project or a demonstration of how to do the project helps the students visualize what is expected of them, as well as use “scaffolding” to guide their students.

Reorder the following as it relates to the flow of the EEI model.

• Anticipatory Set

• Active Participation

• Modeling

• Closure

• Check for Understanding

Answer explanation

The EEI model suggests:

Standards/Objectives

Purpose

Anticipatory Set

Active Participation

Teaching Input

Modeling

Check for Understanding

Guided Practice

Closure

Independent Practice

New learning must be chunked into ‘digestible bits’ or small portions tailored to students’ level of understanding.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Another thing to consider is the amount of information that we present to a student. “New learning must be chunked into ‘digestible bits’ or small portions tailored to students’ level of understanding” (San Diego County Office of Education, n.d.).

(a)   are the expectations for a student of a particular grade level.

Answer explanation

Standards/Objectives

Standards are the expectations for a student of a particular grade level. “The objective is rooted in the content standards and is appropriately difficult for students” (San Diego County Office of Education, n.d.).

Teachers should share the objectives with the students. This should be announced to the class and reinforced in a number of ways such as writing them down on the board, posting them on the wall or writing them on an object such as a stick that is passed around. Each objective should be clear and concise.

How can teachers activate students' prior knowledge? (Explain giving at least 2 examples.)

Answer explanation

Anticipatory Set

The teacher should activate students’ prior knowledge. This can be through a tie-in with a previous lesson or through a conversation about personal experiences that relate to the subject matter.

Part of the anticipatory set is the “hook.” This is a short segment in the beginning of the lesson that is rememberable and appealing such as a short animated film, an unexpected announcement, a colorful monologue, or a song.

Students that are withdrawn or passive need to be cued into action either by the teacher or their classmates.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

tive Participation

Every student should actively participate in the lesson. Students that are withdrawn or passive need to be cued into action either by the teacher or their classmates. Students learn more by doing rather than just observing. This can be achieved through a group project, a presentation, an experiment or a creative project. Some teachers have even incorporated physical activity that relates to the subject matter in order to get students alert and engaged.

Observing each student’s written work throughout a lesson or through listening and taking mental notes of their responses during a discussion.

• Closure

• Guided Practice

• Modeling

• Check for Understanding

Answer explanation

Check for Understanding

In order to assess whether or not students are understanding the teacher’s input, the teacher should make continual checks for understanding. This can be done through observing each student’s written work throughout a lesson, or it can be done through listening and taking mental note of their responses during a discussion.

Explain scaffolding as it relates to the EEI Model.

Answer explanation

Guided Practice

Teachers use “scaffolding” to guide their students. This is the assistance that a teacher or peer gives a student to help them understand the material. It is intended be a step toward independence and a gradual release of responsibility from teacher to student. Writing tasks, group discussions, or cloze notes are just a few ways to assist students.