Instructional Style Essay

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Instructional Style and Techniques Developing an instructional style in the classroom is important because it gives the student an idea of how they will be in taking information. As a teacher, my instructional style will be more of a student-centered approach to learning. I will still have the authority figure, but will allow the students to play an active role in the learning process. My role is to coach and facilitate student learning, along with the overall comprehension of the material. The student’s learning will be measure by both informal and formal forms of assessment, which includes tests, group projects, journals, and class participation. My teaching style will impact my classroom management plan because it will reflect the beliefs and philosophy that I have towards education. …show more content…

Problem-Solving Instruction will occur in my classroom. Students will be given explicit instruction in the steps to solving a mathematical problem including understanding the question, identifying relevant information, choosing a plan to solve the problem, solving it, and checking over the answers. Prior Knowledge Activation will also be included as one of my strategies. This strategy will most likely be used when new lessons are being introduced to the classroom. Students should be able to recognize and master the previous material before beginning on a new lesson. Cooperative Learning will also be an option when instructing the students. Students will be allowed to pair into groups where they can help each other better understand the material. Another strategy that I would use, but not limit myself to, is authentic assessment. Students will be given bell ringers at the beginning of each class period and are responsible for completing it in their

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