Small group instruction gives teachers a natural opportunity to provide targeted, differentiated instruction for small groups of students.
Not exact matches
In the upper grades, teachers tend to do more whole
group instruction than
small group instruction and find it difficult to
give that critical feedback.
The teacher clearly defines the feedback context (
small -
group instruction and transitions), provides specific and targeted examples of the problem (calling out, causing distraction), expresses in personal terms what this means to her («As his teacher, I'm concerned...»),
gives a basis for her claims by tracing the behavior's impact on others (degraded learning environment), and seeks advice from the receiver on how best to resolve the conflict («Can you offer any ideas?»).
This is definitely an effective way to check for understanding on a regular basis and can
give you actionable information to drive whole -
group and
small -
group instruction, and individual interventions... but what if we
gave eyes to the exit slip so students have an audience for their learning in the classroom?
On these two days, my standard class packed to the brim with as many as 36 scholars is cut in half, using technology and
small group instruction to
give groups of scholars the targeted remediation that they need based on recent assessment data.
Both teachers focus their in - person time with students on
small -
group and individual work, allowing them to personalize
instruction and
give students more choice and control over their learning.
It should include a mix of
small -
group instruction, collaboration, workshops, and more to ensure that teachers are supported and
given the formal
instruction they might need.
If the skill is still not mastered, Explicit
Instruction is
given again, possibly at a future time or with
small groups, focusing on the part where the students first fail to understand.
As teachers, we assume that the data we use to drive our
instruction comes directly from a large assessment, usually formal and standardized, that we have
given our students and use to create
small groups.
Surf Club
gives beginning and intermediate
small group lessons to children, teens, and adults, and also offers private and semi-private
instruction.