http://www.netvouz.com/jgordon/tag/instruction?feed=rss&pg=1 jgordon's bookmarks tagged "instruction" on Netvouz http://www.middleweb.com/MWLresources/marzchat1.html by Laura Varlas ASCD Curriculum Update Winter 2002 Researchers at Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL) have identified nine instructional strategies that are most likely to improve student achievement across all content areas and across all grade levels. These strategies are explained in the book Classroom Instruction That Works by Robert Marzano, Debra Pickering, and Jane Pollock. Ed. Research and Theories jgordon Tue, 16 Dec 2008 05:53:34 GMT http://pblchecklist.4teachers.org/ A project-based learning method is a comprehensive approach to instruction. Your students participate in projects and practice an interdisciplinary array of skills from math, language arts, fine arts, geography, science, and technology. Assessment jgordon Thu, 08 Dec 2005 02:29:17 GMT http://www.aaronshep.com/rt/RTE.html Reader’s Theater Editions are free scripts for reader’s theater (or readers theatre) adapted from stories written by Aaron Shepard and others—mostly humor, fantasy, and world tales from a variety of cultures. A full range of reading levels is included, with scripts aimed mostly at ages 8–15. The scripts may be freely copied, shared, and performed for any noncommercial purpose. Submitted by Karen Caballero Diverse Modalities jgordon Wed, 16 Nov 2005 17:31:55 GMT http://store.tcpress.com/0807736031.shtml This book by Ofelia B. Miramontes, Adel Nadeau, and Nancy L. Commins offer integration of the most current knowledge regarding English as a Second Language and bilingual instruction across the curriculum, presented with a process for incorporating them into a complete program that lies precisely within the goals and realities of schools. IRC consultants highly recommend this book to schools seeking to reform schools with the needs of ELLs and all students in mind. Administrators > English Language Learners jgordon Thu, 14 Dec 2006 04:09:11 GMT http://www.alliance.brown.edu/tdl/tl-strategies/mc-principles.shtml Great intro to sheltered instruction by LAB at Brown: Teaching Diverse Learners --. The success of Sheltered English Instruction depends largely on a teacher's ability to provide modified instruction in English without oversimplifying the content. English as a New Language > Sheltered Instruction (Teaching Content to ELLs) jgordon Tue, 23 Aug 2005 14:52:07 GMT http://www.andythelwell.com/blobz/ The site is a very visually, helpful tutorial that has a lot of interactive activities as well as simulations shown throughout the site for the students to learn about how circuits function. The site has a lot of helpful tools, such as pop up windows for any instructions or words that may be unclear are further explained, and there are quizzes at the end of each section to help assess, and bonus activites for those students who may excel in understanding the topic. I rate the site a 10 out of 10 I found it very useful, and kid-friendly, especially for my ELL learners. Site submitted by Catherine Jung Science and Math > SCIENCE ONLY > Physical jgordon Wed, 16 Nov 2005 17:19:25 GMT http://www.ncrel.org/litweb/adolescent/qkey10/ This Quick Key 10 Action Guide provides educators and policymakers with action options to improve adolescent literacy skills using the elements of student engagement in the areas of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional development. The guide explains how student engagement is linked to achievement, offers practical examples and resources, and presents ideas for schools, districts, and states. Literacy jgordon Fri, 04 Nov 2005 17:02:56 GMT http://www.vipscience.com/curriculum.html Valle Imperial Project In Science Select the science curriculum topics of interest for great lesson resources. Be sure to see the Storylines which provide a graphic representation of each unit. Science and Math > SCIENCE ONLY jgordon Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:05:09 GMT http://www.k8accesscenter.org/index.php Enhancing access to the general education curriculum for students with disabilities. See differentiation examples across the disciplines. Multiple examples of completed graphic organizers. Differentiated Instruction jgordon Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:16:58 GMT http://vig.pearsonptr.com:8081/book_detail/0,2461,0201539632,00.html (CALLA) is an instructional model for second and foreign language learners based on cognitive theory and research. CALLA integrates instruction in priority topics from the content curriculum, development of the language skills needed for learning in school, and explicit instruction in using learning strategies for academic tasks. This model helped move ESL teachers toward more academic and strategic instruction. See their related text. The CALLA handbook: How to implement the Cognitive Academic Language Learning Approach. Chamot, A. U., & O'Malley, J. M. (1994). Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > English Language Learners jgordon Sun, 09 Apr 2006 14:19:44 GMT