Instructional Strategies Flashcards
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A teacher incorporates student choice in how they demonstrate mastery — through a written report, a poster, or a recorded video. This practice aligns MOST closely with which framework?
Answer: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) — multiple means of action and expression
UDL's principle of multiple means of action and expression allows students to demonstrate knowledge in ways that play to their strengths.
Which strategy is MOST effective when teaching abstract concepts to concrete-operational learners?
Answer: Using hands-on manipulatives and real-world examples
Concrete manipulatives and real-world examples bridge the gap between abstract concepts and concrete operational thinking.
A teacher is planning a lesson for English Language Learners (ELLs) alongside native speakers. Which modification MOST supports ELL comprehension without lowering rigor?
Answer: Providing visual supports, sentence frames, and bilingual glossaries
Scaffolds like visual supports, sentence frames, and glossaries make grade-level content accessible to ELLs while maintaining academic rigor.
In a flipped classroom model, what activity typically occurs OUTSIDE of class?
Answer: Watching instructional videos or reading new content
In a flipped classroom, students engage with new content (videos, readings) at home so class time is used for application and discussion.
A student with an IEP requires extended time on assessments. Under IDEA, the teacher is REQUIRED to:
Answer: Implement the accommodation as written in the IEP for all qualifying assessments
IEP accommodations are legally binding and must be implemented consistently across all qualifying assessments and instructional settings.
Which questioning technique encourages deeper thinking by asking students to build on each other's responses during class discussion?
Answer: Socratic questioning and accountable talk
Socratic questioning and accountable talk protocols prompt students to elaborate, agree, disagree, and extend peers' ideas.
A teacher uses think-pair-share before calling on students. What is the PRIMARY purpose of this sequence?
Answer: To allow all students processing time and increase participation quality
Think-pair-share gives all students individual processing time and peer rehearsal before sharing, improving the quality and inclusivity of participation.