Dr. Madeline Hunter's Essential Elements of Instruction

According to Dr. Madeline Hunter, how many Essential Elements of Instruction are in a properly taught lesson that help to enhance and maximize learning?  

Answer explanation

They are: Anticipatory Set, Objective and Purpose, Input or Active Participation, Modeling, Checking for Understanding, Guided Practice, Independent Practice, and Closure

According to Dr. Madeline Hunter, what needs to happen during the Anticipatory Set?   

• Ending the class on a high note

• Capture students’ interest while tying into yesterday’s lesson

• Give students time to take a test

• Ensure there is quiet time for reading

Answer explanation

This element needs to be utilized first, when the students are coming into the classroom.

According to Dr. Madeline Hunter, how can you capture your students’ attention while tying into yesterday’s lesson? Select all that apply.

• When students enter the classroom, smile and give them a handout

• Tell students they better pay attention or they’ll be assigned extra homework

• Bribe students with candy to ensure they are listening

• Write an agenda or review questions on the board

According to Dr. Madeline Hunter, what is the second Essential Element of Instruction? 

• Technology Together

• Tying Up Loose Ends

• Gathering Questions

• Objective and Purpose

According to Dr. Madeline Hunter, is it important to tell students why they need to know what you’re teaching? 

• No, it’s not imperative that they know why so much as that they understand the material being taught

• No, they’ll figure it out as you move through the lesson

• Yes, students pay more attention and learn more when they know why they're learning specific material

• Yes, students will become aggressive if you don’t tell them why they're learning specific material

Answer explanation

It's more beneficial for teachers and students alike when students understand how lessons relate to real world scenarios. I would even say it's beneficial for adults learning something new. When more connections are made, learning becomes easier and motivation increases.

According to Dr. Madeline Hunter, what is the third Essential Element of Instruction? 

• Independent Reading

• Focus on Assessments

• Input or Active Participation

• Lunchtime Etiquette

According to Dr. Madeline Hunter, why is it important to mix it up in the classroom as opposed to just lecturing? Select all that apply.

• Lectures alone can be tedious and students learn better by adding different elements

• You will get in trouble if you don’t use different teaching methods

• Using technology for the lesson helps students pay more attention and can be more exciting than a simple lecture

• Using a variety of tools will help all students get more out of a lesson and allows for more active participation

According to Dr. Madeline Hunter, what is the fourth Essential Element of Instruction? 

• Modeling

• Listening

• Communicating with Signals

• Responding

According to Dr. Madeline Hunter, why is modeling so important?  Select all that apply.

• Students are interested in what you are wearing

• Modeling clay is an essential tool in learning

• Students need to see what they’ve learned

• A picture is worth a thousand words

According to Dr. Madeline Hunter, what does the fifth Essential Element of Instruction entail?  Select all that apply. 

• Create a rigorous assessment to check for learning

• Ask questions throughout the lesson to ensure students understand

• Allow students time outside to get fresh air and exercise  

• Ensure all students are answering questions and are knowledgeable about the information they just learned