HOW TO TEACH

Identify Needs

Identify complementary, improving skills.

Identify emotional and social skills.

 

Set Goals

Determine overall goals.

Set specific goals.

Outline how those goals will be reached.

Develop Lesson Plans

Outline what should be learned to achieve education goals; document it.

Consider learning styles.

Mix subject matter to build cross-curricular, multiple skills.

Engage Students

Use visual aids.

Include additional representations of concepts.

Employ activities.

Relate material to the outside world.

Engage everyone.

 

 

Allow Independent Exploration

Get your students thinking.

Let them experiment.

Encourage innovation.

 

Reinforce Learning

Interact during independent study.

Discuss weak points.

Occasionally revisit old material.

 

Assess Progress

Construct well balanced tests.

Consider alternatives to standard tests.

Put a spin on presentations.

 

Reward Success, See Mistakes as Opportunities

Let students choose their rewards.