How do we learn? As I review lesson plans, I am reminded of my days teaching students in a Talented and Gifted program. Although I was an experienced classroom teacher, it was not until I was challenged in this new role, did I truly learn how to differentiate instruction effectively, I learned to find ways to structure lessons to optimize learning, based on researched instructional strategies that made a difference in student learning. Researchers that I relied on were: Glasser, Marzano, Pickering, and Pollock.
So, for my student teachers, check out the some VERY condensed basics in planning your lessons.
WE LEARN……
10% of what we READ
20% of what we HEAR
30% of what we SEE
50% of what we both SEE and HEAR
70% of what is DISCUSSED WITH OTHERS
80% of what we EXPERIENCE PERSONALLY
95% of what we TEACH someone else.
William Glasser
| Instructional Strategies That Affect Student Achievement | |
| CATEGORY | PERCENTILE GAIN |
| Identifying similarities and differences, using metaphors and analogies | 45 |
| Reinforcing effort and providing recognition | 34 |
| Homework and practice | 28 |
| Nonlinguistic representations | 27 |
| Cooperative Learning | 27 |
| Setting objectives and providing feedback | 23 |
| Generating and testing hypotheses | 23 |
| Questions, cues, and advance organizers | 22 |
Learning occurs in day to day activities. So, look for and create learning opportunities throughout your day. Stay safe and be well.
