Instruction and Assessment Flashcards
anchored instruction
use of concrete examples of what is being taught to connect learning to an experience
differentiated instruction
a flexible method of lesson planning that allows for lessons to be tailored to the individual needs of a child
direct instruction
a method of teaching that require a teacher to teach content and review learning
demonstrations
showing a student what to do
Mnemonics
a memory aid device often visual cues or rhyme, songs
discussion
an instructional technique where students talk about content
field trip
an excursion that provides students with an opportunity to gain deeper meaning about a concept through a hands on experience
independent study
a chance for a student to direct his own learning without a teacher’s guidance
reciprocal teaching
both student and teacher engage in a discussion of the text where each asks questions in order to improve comprehension
inquiry model
a teaching method where students explore the world in an effort to help them discover meaning
project based learning
an in-depth look at a topic or problem
simulation
a method where a teacher creates an immersion setting for the content being studied
acheivement test
a test designed to assess what a person has learned.
anecdotal records
a teacher’s written notes on a students progress
aptitude test
a standardized test that measures a students ability to acquire knowledge
