Instructional Strategies refers to... the general descriptions of powerful instructional strategies that aim to support the four domains of cognition:
- knowledge acquisition
- cognitive processes
- metacognitive processes
- the self system
Brief descriptions of a few instructional strategies go as follows..
Inquiry-Based Learning:
This strategy is flexible and constantly changing to benefit the class. It engages student in exploration on topics of interest, which begins as teacher directed. Eventually the students begin to lead the exploration when they understand the importance of the inquiry process. Students will reflect on their experiences, discuss findings and explore topics that engage the students (which may be pre-determined if teacher knows the students interests, but could also revolve around something of interest that was pointed out by a student on a nature walk that day).
Manipulatives:
Prior to engaging in manipulatives in your future classrooms, the educator must be confident and have a thorough understanding of how to utilize the manipulative they are bringing into the classroom (prior to sharing with students). This allows students to gain a deeper understanding of what is being learnt - seen often in mathematics classes. If the manipulatives are used purposefully and intentionally, students are able to think deeper about abstract topics throughout their learning journey.
Cooperative Learning:
Within this strategy, there is a belief that children learn through the interactions and cooperation with their peers. Students are engaged in small group activities where they are asked to solve problems together. This is more meaningful than simply group/pod seating arrangements - the activity and learning plan must support group work and problems with multiple strategies to success.
The above instructional strategies were explored by my peers, but my group and I focused on Metacognitive Processes.
The metacognitive process is referred to thinking about thinking. This allows students to think about what they do and do not understand throughout their learning journey - further evaluate how their strengths can allow them to succeed at whatever task they are struggling with. This process works toward teaching for social justice in many ways. For example, this strategy introduces reflexive thinking - thinking and being aware of our own bias.
My group presented information about the process than demonstrated it in practice. We used a think-aloud/read-aloud strategy to engage our peers in a 20 minute learning activity. We read and demonstrated the strategies that efficient readers use when exploring a task throughout the book Roxy the Racoon by Alice Reeves.
Browse my groups powerpoint for more information - the book is not included in the powerpoint.
My group presented information about the process than demonstrated it in practice. We used a think-aloud/read-aloud strategy to engage our peers in a 20 minute learning activity. We read and demonstrated the strategies that efficient readers use when exploring a task throughout the book Roxy the Racoon by Alice Reeves.
Browse my groups powerpoint for more information - the book is not included in the powerpoint.
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