1. INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY
Active learning, Instructional Variety,
Transistions, Pacing, Clarity, Reviewing

2. Active Teaching
Contributes to Higher Learning Gains in Structured Subjects
Lower-Ability Students Benefit from More Structured Teaching
Evidence of Better Student Behavior and More Persistent Attention to Academic Tasks
Achievement Benefits Cut-Across Subjects and Grade Levels

3. Instructional Variety
Match Instructional Methodologies to -
learning styles
differences in students’ achievement levels
emotional, social and physical characteristics
Consider the Types of Objectives Being taught

4. Transitions
Announce in Advance so that Students Will Know What Is Expected
Adhere to Schedule so that Students Know When Transitions Will Occur
Begin a New Activity When Students Are Ready
Have Materials Ready before the Transitions Begins
Establish Learning Routines that Fit the Nature of Subject Matter

5. Pacing
As a General Rule, the Quicker the Pace, the Higher the Achievement of Students
Minimize Interruptions and control Environmental Conditions
Maintain an Awareness of Time during Teaching

6. Clarity Communicate Lesson Objectives and Main Points
Explain What Students Will be Accountable for Knowing and Doing
Provide a Variety of Appropriate Examples
Verify Comprehension before Moving on

7. Review and Reteaching Review Key Points at the End of the Lesson
If Objectives Have Not Been Mastered, Reteach Using Different Materials and Teaching Approaches
Strive for Learning that Can be Transferred to other Situations

8. Summarize-Elaborate-Question
In classes taught by effective teachers, instructional activities contribute to efficient time use and high student interest