NCAE Instructional Strategies 2

Question 1

A teacher presents new information, models the process, guides students through practice, then gradually releases responsibility to students. What strategy is this?

Accepted Answer

Gradual Release of Responsibility

Answer

The Gradual Release of Responsibility (GRR) model — 'I do, We do, You do' — systematically transfers learning from teacher to student.

Question 2

Which instructional strategy involves presenting a real-world complex problem to students who must investigate and find solutions?

Accepted Answer

Problem-Based Learning (PBL)

Answer

Problem-Based Learning (PBL) presents students with an authentic, open-ended problem to solve through investigation, research, and collaboration.

Question 3

In a 4A lesson plan (Activity, Analysis, Abstraction, Application), what happens during the 'Abstraction' phase?

Accepted Answer

Students generalize concepts and formulate principles from their analysis

Answer

Abstraction is where students move from specific observations or activities to forming general principles, rules, or concepts.

Question 4

Which strategy requires students to think individually, then discuss with a partner, before sharing with the whole class?

Accepted Answer

Think-Pair-Share

Answer

Think-Pair-Share (TPS) gives students individual think time, then peer discussion, before reporting to the whole class.

Question 5

A teacher uses pre-recorded video lectures for students to watch at home, then uses class time for exercises and discussion. This is called a:

Accepted Answer

Flipped classroom

Answer

In a flipped classroom, direct instruction (lectures) happens at home via video, and class time is used for practice, problem-solving, and discussion.

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NCAE Instructional Strategies 2