Instructional Strategies

My methods of instruction derive heavily from Gagne's 9 events, of which I will break down with examples. This practice best aligns with my philosophy because it is student-centered, authentic and challenging. It focuses on impactful conversations and meaningful inquiry. 

• Gain attention: ask questions, realte to current events, make connections, sensory experiences

• Inform learners of the objective directly: posters, handouts, provide physical manipulatives

• Simulate prior learning: offer opportunities to share skills or experience, students responses will be collected electronically, physically or verbially. 

• Presentation of content/skill: provide explicit examples, manipulatives, direct hands-on instruction experiences

• Provide guidance: answer questions, individual conferences 

• Performance: provide opportunities for students to get more hands-on with the material, present learning in differientiated ways if necessary, and take advantage of school resources/oppurtunities

• Assess & Reinforce: provide feedback, offer advice and suggestions, hang or present materials in the hallways/classroom/at events, create displays, provide callback oppportunities to this learning experience

My classroom instructional strategies align with Bloom's taxonomy model because each lesson is built in a similar sequence of events, engaging the senses and using skills to continue building knowledge.