Great tips for those long direct instruction lessons. Using components of the Common Instructional Framework like Writing to Learn and Classroom Talk, here are easy ways to make direct instruction lessons more engaging.
Quick strategy for engaging students who are quiet and reluctant. By giving these students a guide sheet and responsibility during discussions, teachers are able to have more students engaged in the activities.
Sometimes giving students less instructions is the best teaching method. Allowing them to problem solve independently shows them that they can meet challenges and don't always have to depend on the teacher.
The Catch and Release teaching technique allows students to take on a project independently, but keeps the instructor in control by providing time to get students back on track. Watch as Ms. Noonan uses this technique in her classroom.
See how highlighting mistakes and not giving a grade on a math test enhances student learning. This grading strategy also builds a classroom culture that values risk and learning from mistakes.
Here's a great teaching tip for those teaching middle school Math. By using color to organize and show thinking, students grasp concepts better. It also makes students' thinking visible to others.
Using enrichment tasks to teach Math to students of varying abilities. See the impact of varying lessons for students of different abilities. These concepts are shown here for teaching algebra and geometry.