Developing an Instructional Strategy

Presented bySylondia Hooks

Instructional Design System 501

March 8, 2015

BackgroundDeveloping an instructional strategy is all

about content, activities, and materials. It encompasses the specific knowledge that will be shared with students, how the students will be engaged in receiving the knowledge, and the various types of tangible evidence that contain the knowledge.

Objectives• Demonstrate understanding of content

sequencing and clustering and their use• Master recognizing learning components and

how to use them for progressive influence• Put in practice the use of effective student

groupings• Show confidence in selecting various types of

media to assist instruction• Create a lesson plan that focuses on a specific

instructional strategy

Content SequencingThink of content sequencing in terms of orderContent should be ordered from basic to most

advancedSequence skills building on the previous skill

ClusteringGrouping of instructional objectivesObjectives can be grouped based on several

factorsCan also determine how much instruction to

presentAge level, complexity of material, flexibility of

instruction, and amount of time needed can affect the instructional plan

Learning ComponentsIncludes the use of instructional materialsAre used to progress learners to higher

learningUtilizes nine specific events to coordinate

progression

Events of instruction*These events may all be used or selectively

chosen as needed:Gain their attentionInform learners of your written objectivesRecall prior knowledgePresent stimulating introduction of new

knowledgeGuide new learning

Events of Instruction (con’t)Ignite students into engagementGive constructive feedbackAssessReview then prepare for future lesson

Using Learning Components during Instruction• Gaining their attention can be accomplished in

many ways. Doing something such as singing a song, reciting a quote, wearing a mask, or even asking a question are examples of techniques that will grab the learners’ attention.

• It is a wise practice to let the learners know what they will be learning before a lesson. Often times the objectives will be written so they are visible to the students and administration. The instructor can simply point out the written objectives prior to beginning a lesson.

Using Learning Components during Instruction (con’t)• Another important learning component to

utilize within the classroom is recalling what was learned from previous lessons. This is to get the students’ minds focused to receive new knowledge that may be connected.

• The next component is to introduce the new information and this should be completed with the same fervor as trying to gain their attention in the first step.

Using Learning Components during Instruction (con’t)Guiding new learning is simply presenting

the lessons for that day.Actively engage the students with various

activities that can be completed individually and as a group

Provide opportunities for students to share what they’ve learned and receive feedback from teacher

Using Learning Components during Instruction (con’t)At the end of the lesson, the teacher should

administer an assessment to ensure the objectives are met

The final step of using learning components during instructions is to review the lesson and prepare the students for the lesson to follow

Student GroupingsPlacing students in groups is a long-held

classroom practice to provide students with more individualized time with the teacher

Student groupings can place students of the same academia levels together or place students in varying levels-which can serve as scaffolding

Student Groupings (con’t)Student groupings can keep students

motivated about learningStudent groupings can be interestingStudent groupings can further develop social

interactions

Using Media in InstructionHow instruction is delivered is vital to

student retentionIt is also vital to use tools that will assist in

the delivery of instructionMedia such as videos, recorders, and

televisions can add interesting aspects to a lesson

Using Media in Instruction (con’t)Choosing media to use in instruction is

dependent on several factorsThe type of learning and the objectives

formulated should govern the types of media used

The learning level of the students have to be considered to ensure no media is too complex or simple for students

Being able to access the media is vital. Make sure whatever is needed can be retrieved when needed.

Creating a Lesson Plan Using an Instructional StrategyUsing the steps outlined in the previous

slides will help an instructor create a masterful lesson plan filled with variety and effectively providing students with instruction that will move them forward.

Dick and Carey created five specific steps to help instructors create an instructional strategy

Creating Your Instructional Strategy5 Steps

Sequence and cluster objectivesPlan pre-instructional, assessment, and

follow-through activitiesPlan instruction delivery and student

participationAssign objectives to lessons and time needed

to teachReview strategy and consider use of media

SummaryDeveloping an instructional strategy

encompasses many aspects that will take the learner on an exciting journey of higher learning.

Learning components are used to help the teacher design a lesson filled with optimal opportunities and activities to engage the students.

Creating an instructional strategy can be broken down into five easy steps making it a useful component in lesson planning.

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