Frameworks: 6 Research Based Instructional Strategies

Cooperative Learning Groups

As a strategy, effective cooperative learning occurs
when students work together to accomplish shared
goals and when positive structures are in place to
support that process.

Create the right type of group for the need
Keep group size small
Use ability grouping sparingly
Support new groups
Dont use cooperative learning for all
instructional goals
Facilitate Success

Similarities and Differences
As a strategy, it includes various activities that help
learners see patterns and make connections.

Compare and Contrast
Sorting
Classifying
Metaphors
Analogies
Similes
Nonlinguistic Representation
Graphic Organizers
All of the senses come into play in learning. Visual
imagery, auditory experiences, and kinesthetic or
whole-body mode.

Creating graphs
Making models
Mental pictures
Drawing pictures
Engaging in kinesthetic activity (dancing,
physical activity, etc.)
Music

Homework and Practice
As a strategy, to increase understanding as
students are learning on their own and applying new
knowledge

Grade level X 10 = min. per night of homework
Match the right type of homework to the goal
Assign the right level of homework
(instructional level = student skill)
Recognize student uniqueness
Provide clear homework policies
Provide appropriate and timely feedback

Advanced Organizers
Allows the student(s) to organize information in
advance (before), actually encountering the material
under study.

K W L Chart
Graphic Organizers

Cues and Questions
Learning increases when teachers focus their
questions on content that is most important. Using
cues and questions help students retrieve prior
knowledge, which is critical to all types of learning.

Cues hints
Pace yourself
Ask higher-level questions
Wait time matters
Preview the big picture
Use multiple modes