The best way to determine instructional implications in the classroom is to gather feedback from the students about which lessons and activities helped them understand the subject matter most. Students are often willing to say which activities and lessons they liked and disliked, which will give the instructor insight into implications of instruction.Continue Reading
Teachers need to involve the students in the learning process to better understand how to teach them the subject matter. Instructors need not be afraid to alter the curriculum to help kids better understand key concepts. Use the following ideas to help determine instructional implications.Use an anonymous survey:At the end of a unit, put out an anonymous survey asking the students what they thought helped them learn and what they thought hindered their learning experience. When the survey is anonymous, students will be more likely to say exactly what they think and not worry about being labeled unintelligent. This works well for older students.
Question the students on their interpretation of the importance of the subject matter: Ask the students if they think what they are learning is important in real life. If they answer negatively, use real-world examples to explain how what they are learning will benefit them later.
Be experimental in lesson planning: Use a variety of different techniques in the lesson plan and take quizzes to monitor which techniques are teaching the students most effectively.Learn more about K-12