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Observation Tool: Explicit Systematic Instruction
Observation checklist to use when looking for features of effective instruction such as reviewing prior knowledge, modeling, and providing immediate feedback.
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Observation Tool: Instructional Grouping
Observation checklist to use when looking for various grouping formats, including teacher-led small groups and cooperative groups.
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Observation Tool: Scaffolded Practice
Walkthrough checklist to use when looking for elements such as providing guided practice, matching materials to student needs, and providing appropriate feedback.
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Observation Tool: Differentiated Instruction
Walkthrough observation tool to use when looking for differentiation, including within instructional delivery, grouping, use of time, and materials.
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Features of Effective Instruction (PDF of presentation)
Description of several effective practices, including explicit, systematic instruction; multiple practice opportunities; and immediate feedback.
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Effective Instruction, Reflection Activity: Improving My Teaching
Provides tool for teachers to reflect on and plan next steps for improving their literacy instruction. Has teachers consider multiple instructional dimensions, including the five reading components, writing, scaffolding, effective instructional features, differentiation, and progress monitoring.
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Effective Instruction: Grouping for Instruction
Guidelines for using various grouping formats, including whole group, teacher-led small groups, partners, and cooperative groups. Includes suggestions for managing groups and a reflection activity for teachers.
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Observation Tool: Features of Effective Instruction
Observation tool for examining effective instructional features in content-area classrooms or interventions.
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