Tip: Planning > Approach & Focus
The next two steps in the instructional planning process are approaches and focus.
Select approaches. - Now, it’s time to plan your learning. Create assessments (summative, then formative). Then, determine instructional strategies you will use throughout the process. Select appropriate instructional strategies that align with the learning objectives and meet the needs of the learners. Consider various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, group work, demonstrations, hands-on activities, multimedia, or technology integration.
Ask: What might be the steps to get to the intended outcome?
Establish a learning focus. - Implement your instruction with your focus in mind. Monitor the goals and focus throughout the process. Consider the diverse needs of the learners and plan for differentiation and accommodations. This involves adapting instruction, materials, and assessments to meet the needs of students with different abilities, learning styles, or cultural backgrounds.
Ask: How might I hope to grow? How might I hope my learners grow?
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