Week 12 SPED 568

What are some explicit instruction strategies?

• Direct explanation, modeling, guided practice, independent practice

• Group work, hands-on activities, self-discovery

Which of the following is an example of scaffolded instruction technique?

• Giving students a pre-written essay to copy and submit as their own work.

• Providing step-by-step instructions or prompts to help students complete a task or solve a problem.

• Assigning a complex task without any guidance or support.

• Providing a list of vocabulary words without any context or examples.

What is the purpose of response to intervention models?

• To identify high-achieving students

• To increase class sizes

• To eliminate individualized instruction

• To provide early and targeted support to struggling students.

How does explicit instruction benefit diverse learners?

• Explicit instruction benefits diverse learners by providing clear and direct guidance on specific skills or concepts, breaking down complex tasks into smaller steps, and offering multiple opportunities for practice and feedback.

• Diverse learners do not need clear and direct guidance

• Breaking down complex tasks into smaller steps is overwhelming for diverse learners

• Explicit instruction is not effective for diverse learners

What is the role of assessment in explicit instruction?

• Assessment measures understanding, identifies areas of improvement, and guides instruction.

• Assessment is only used to evaluate the teacher, not the students.

• Assessment only measures performance, not understanding.

• Assessment is not necessary in explicit instruction.

What is the main focus of scaffolded instruction?

• To provide a structured framework for teaching and learning.

• To provide support and guidance to students as they learn new concepts or skills.

• To assess students' prior knowledge and skills.

• To encourage independent learning and exploration.

What is the purpose of response to intervention (RTI)?

• To provide early and targeted support to struggling students.

• To assess teacher performance

• To promote competition among students

• To identify high-achieving students

Tiered instruction is...

• A means of assigning different tasks within the same lesson or unit.
• A way to alphabetize the students in the class.
• A way to assess student work.
• A way to layer a wedding cake.

In a differentiated unit lesson plan, when would a formative assessment be given?

• before the lesson
• during the lesson
• after the lesson

In a differentiated classroom, the students will receive less:

• direct instruction
• cooperative work
• small group instruction