Lesson Planning & Curriculum Design Flashcards
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A tutor plans to use a graphic organizer during a reading session. What type of instructional component does this represent?
Answer: Instructional material and visual support tool
A graphic organizer is a visual instructional tool that supports comprehension and organization of information, categorized as an instructional material within a lesson plan.
When a tutor must cover both skill gaps and current classroom content in limited session time, which planning strategy is most effective?
Answer: Prioritize foundational gaps first and weave in current content where it naturally connects
Integrating gap remediation with current content where connections exist addresses foundational needs while keeping the student relevant to their classroom learning.
What does 'pacing' refer to in the context of tutoring lesson planning?
Answer: The rate and timing at which content and activities progress during a session
Pacing refers to how quickly or slowly the tutor moves through activities and content within a session to maintain engagement and allow adequate processing time.
Which of the following is the BEST example of a formative check built into a lesson plan?
Answer: A mid-session exit question asking the student to explain a just-taught concept in their own words
A mid-session explanation task is a formative check that provides immediate feedback on student understanding, allowing the tutor to adjust instruction in real time.
A tutor is designing a curriculum for a student preparing for the SAT. Which approach to curriculum design is most appropriate?
Answer: Align curriculum to the SAT's tested skills and content domains using official materials
Test-prep curriculum should be anchored to the exam's official content specifications and skill domains to ensure targeted, efficient preparation.
When reviewing a student's lesson plan after a session, which reflection question is MOST valuable for improving future planning?
Answer: Which objectives were met, which were not, and what evidence informed this judgment?
Reflective practice focused on objective attainment and evidence of student learning directly informs adjustments to future lesson planning and instructional decisions.
A tutor plans to use the 'I Do, We Do, You Do' lesson structure. What does the 'We Do' phase involve?
Answer: The tutor and student practice the skill together with guided support
The 'We Do' phase is guided practice where the tutor and student work through problems together, with the tutor gradually releasing responsibility to the student.