EDCI 2700 : Test 1 Notes
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Topic 1 effective instruction (test 1)2/10/2015 9:01:00 pm. Some behavioral characteristics of students with learning problems. Difficulty functioning in the classroom (doing what teachers like) Some affective characteristics of students with learning problems. Given that kids with special needs often have a hard time functioning in an academic environment, it is critical that teachers are effective. Defined as teaching practices that research has demonstrated lead to superior student academic achievement. Also described as explicit instruction because it is an unambiguous and direct approach to teaching that includes both instructional design and delivery procedures. Break down complex skills and strategies into smaller instructional units. Begin lessons with a clear statement of the lesson"s goals and your expectations. Review prior skills and knowledge before beginning instruction. Provide an adequate range of examples and non-examples. Provide immediate affirmative (more specific is better) and corrective feedback (positive and correcting students when they"re wrong)
