TEACHING STRATEGIESTEACHING STRATEGIESCreated by:

The University of North Texas in partnership with the

Texas Education Agency

Created by: The University of North Texas

in partnership with the Texas Education Agency

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In reviewing the content of this professional development module it may In reviewing the content of this professional development module it may be helpful for you to use the following tools to take notes, summarize key be helpful for you to use the following tools to take notes, summarize key points and identify ideas to implement in your classroom:points and identify ideas to implement in your classroom:

Cornell Notes ExampleCornell Notes Example Sample Cornell Notes Sheet that demonstrates how to take Sample Cornell Notes Sheet that demonstrates how to take notes, summarize key points, and identify specific ideas for implementation.notes, summarize key points, and identify specific ideas for implementation.

Cornell Notes FormCornell Notes Form Blank Cornell Notes Sheet for use in taking notes, summarizing key Blank Cornell Notes Sheet for use in taking notes, summarizing key points, and identifying specific ideas for implementation.points, and identifying specific ideas for implementation.

Mind Map ExampleMind Map Example Example of how to use a mind map to take notes, summarize key points, Example of how to use a mind map to take notes, summarize key points, and identify specific ideas for implementation.and identify specific ideas for implementation.

Mind Map Blank FormMind Map Blank Form Blank Mind Map for use in taking notes, summarizing key Blank Mind Map for use in taking notes, summarizing key points, and identifying specific ideas for implementation.points, and identifying specific ideas for implementation.

Action PlanAction Plan Form to use in taking ideas for implementation from the professional Form to use in taking ideas for implementation from the professional development module (from Cornell Notes Sheet and/or Mind Map ) and planning to implement development module (from Cornell Notes Sheet and/or Mind Map ) and planning to implement them in your classroom.them in your classroom.

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Why are Teaching Strategies Important?Why are Teaching Strategies Important?

Recent research shows that students who are at risk of dropping out are not connected to their schools or learning. Two separate surveys of students found that contrary to popular belief, students dropout because they are bored and unmotivated, rather than finding learning too hard.

The right teaching strategies can help reengage students and make them more motivated to learn!

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What is a Teaching Strategy?

What elements affect Teaching Strategies

Examples of Common Strategies

Considerations in finding and using

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OBJECTIVES

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DEFINING TEACHING STRATEGIESDEFINING TEACHING STRATEGIES

Teaching strategies are those ways, plans and methods in which we present instructional materials and activities to our students.

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CATEGORIES OF TEACHING STRATEGIES

PRACTICAL EXAMPLES

These connect theory to practice and are an effective tool for reinforcing learning.

CASE STUDIES Learning from real-life scenarios.

MATERIAL-BASED STRATEGIES

These can take a variety of forms. A common one is an advance organizer.

SUMMARIZINGAn abstract of the relevant elements of any subject that should be a rule-based strategy.

COOPERATIVE LEARNING

Grouping students to work together can be very effective when used properly.

SETTING OBJECTIVES & FEEDBACK

Gives students a “roadmap” for what they will learn and provides evaluation.

MULTIMETHODOLOGY Using a variety of strategies and procedures.

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Example 11. Practical Examples

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Research shows that students learn more

Helps students understand situation-specific

Real-world case from your career area

Case Study One

Case Study Two

Case Study Three

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3. Material-Based

Strategies

AdvanceOrganizers

Web-Based

Text and Video

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Key Points

Facts

Content ideas

4. Summary

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5. COOPERATIVE LEARNING5. COOPERATIVE LEARNING

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6. SETTING OBJECTIVES & FEEDBACK6. SETTING OBJECTIVES & FEEDBACK• Objectives are measurable criteria for

determining that the goal has been met (rubrics are ways that students can self-assess and determine if they are meeting objectives)

• Feedback must be timely and related to specific criteria in order to be useful.

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7. MultimethodologyQuestioning

Case StudyModeling

Videos & Media

Labs

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ReviewingACTE,

Research, other

resources

Asking other teachers what

works

Ask students what makes

learning relevant to

them

Identifying industry-

based strategies

AdvisoryBoard

StudentsBest

PracticesOther

Teachers

New

Strategies

New

Strategies

New

Strategies

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FINDING NEW STRATEGIES

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CONSIDERATIONS IN SELECTIONCONSIDERATIONS IN SELECTION

• Strategies that are evidence and research-based are considered best practices.

• Will it "fit" with the curriculum you are teaching? • Will it "fit" with the students you are teaching? • Should it be modified to better fit what you want to do? • Has it been used with success by you in the past? • Does it fit your learning style or the learning style of your

students? Does it address multiple intelligences? • Can it be done without your appearing unprofessional?

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SUMMARYSUMMARY

Teaching strategies can not only give your instruction variety, it can enhance student learning and motivate students who have disconnected from the learning process.