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Evidence-based strategies to support student learning and create effective lessons
Scaffolding is temporary support provided to students to help them achieve learning goals they couldn't reach independently. Based on Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD), it bridges the gap between what students can do alone and what they can achieve with guidance.
Effective scaffolding is temporary and responsive - it should be gradually removed as students become more independent.
Example: "What do you notice about this pattern? What might come next?"
Example: KWL charts, mind maps, step-by-step visual guides
Example: Writing frames, problem-solving templates
Example: "Before reading, what do you already know about this topic?"
Formative assessment strategies that inform teaching and help students understand their progress.
Effective AFL is about closing the gap between current and desired performance. Focus on next steps rather than just identifying what's wrong.
Adapting instruction to meet diverse learning needs, abilities, and interests.
Multiple ways to demonstrate learning:
Strategies to develop critical thinking, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation skills using Bloom's Taxonomy.
Key Verbs: Create, design, formulate, plan, compose, invent, judge, critique, evaluate, defend
Questions:
Key Verbs: Analyze, compare, contrast, examine, apply, solve, demonstrate, modify
Questions:
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