Effective Teaching Strategies

High-achieving schools and educators have one thing in common: they adopt a mindset of constant improvement.

And when it comes to effective teaching strategies, there are always improvements that can be made. Check out our expert Strategy Reviews below, where we show you practical ways to improve the implementation of specific strategies and the overall impact of instruction in the classroom.

Vocabulary Strategies – Why, How, What

By Learning-Focused

Why is Vocabulary Instruction needed in both physical and online classroom environments? Systematic vocabulary instruction at every grade level, in every subject, in every classroom is one of the most important intervention practices schools can employ to eliminate “word poverty,” close the achievement gap, and raise achievement for all students. It builds background knowledge and…

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Collaborative Pairs – Why, How, What

By Learning-Focused

Why are Collaborative Pairs activities needed throughout Lesson Instruction? Students are paired during Lesson Instruction to think together about the information they are learning. Various types of Collaborative Pairs activities should be planned and used to engage students purposefully, provide movement that enhances engagement, and deepen understanding of content. Frequent opportunities to process information with…

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