Explore: Models, Strategies, and Methods

    During my last blog, I discussed how the world is changing due to the pandemic. We are using a lot more technology and social media to stay connected. Our students are also seeing a lot of changes with how they are learning. In the beginning of "Methods of Teaching," published by Saskatchewan Education, it states that the world is changing rapidly (1996). Since this is the case, teachers need to take the time to change how they are teaching in their classrooms. 

Instructional Framework:

 

    Throughout the "Models of Teaching" article it talked about instructional framework and how it is done in the classroom. Instructional framework was designed to encourage teachers to examine their own instructional practices so they are efficient and effective. This framework allows the teachers to create a great learning environment that will help their students. 

Instructional Models:

Models exhibit philosophical orientation to instruction. This is the largest instructional practice. Teachers use models to structure their strategies, methods, skills, and student activities. 

Instructional Strategies:

Strategies are used to make sure the methods can be done, and there are multiple strategies that an be done. Strategies are used so the teachers can decide what approach they want to take so all the learning objectives are accomplished. 

Instructional Methods:

Without the methods there would not be a learning environment, they are what create it. During this time, the teacher and the students come together to complete the activities and accomplish the goals they are working towards. 

Instructional Skills:

Skills are the most intricate parts of instructional behaviors. This is where the questions, discussions, directions, explaining and demonstrating come in. 

    The instructional framework is a great way for teachers to have everything come together in their classroom. All of these instructional pieces come together perfectly and create an easy way to make sure all steps are taken. 

 Reference:

Regina, SK. (1996). A Framework for Professional Practice. Saskatchewan Education.Instructional Approaches. Retrieved from 2016_Models_strategies_methods_HO.pdf