TOPIC II: Learning Environment and Instructional Strategies

1. Introduction to Topic (with thesis statement)

2. Professional Knowledge Base (with CWV integration) – Key Ideas

• (Instructional Strategies) The teacher analyzes relevant research on the cognitive processes associated with various kinds of learning and how these processes can be stimulated. (InTASC 4; CAEP 1.1)

• (Instructional Strategies) The teacher analyzes relevant research on the principles and techniques, along with advantages and limitations, associated with various instructional strategies. (InTASC 4; CAEP 1.1)

• (Learning Environment) Analyzes relevant research on how social groups function and influence people, and how people influence groups. (InTASC 5; CAEP 1.1)

C. Application to Practice (with CWV integration)

• (Instructional Strategies) The teacher evaluates how to achieve learning goals by choosing strategies to achieve different instructional purposes and to meet student needs. (InTASC 4; CAEP 1.1)

• (Instructional Strategies) The teacher uses multiple teaching and learning strategies to engage students in active learning opportunities. (InTASC 4; CAEP 1.1)

• (Learning Environment) The teacher organizes, prepares students for, and monitors independent and group work that allows for full and varied participation of all individuals. (InTASC 5; CAEP 1.1)

What do the above-mentioned components look like in the classroom?