Candidates make informed decisions about instruction guided by knowledge of children and assessment of children’s learning that result in the use of a variety of effective instructional practices that employ print, and digital appropriate resources. Instruction is delivered using a cohesive sequence of lessons and employing effective instructional practices. Candidates use explicit instruction and effective feedback as appropriate, and use whole class discussions to support and enhance children’s learning. Candidates use flexible grouping arrangements, including small group and individual instruction to support effective instruction and improved learning for every child.
4.a – Candidates use a variety of instructional practices that support the learning of every child.
4.b – Candidates teach a cohesive sequence of lessons to ensure sequential and appropriate learning opportunities for each child.
4.c – Candidates explicitly teach concepts, strategies, and skills, as appropriate, to guide learners as they think about and learn academic content.
4.d – Candidates provide constructive feedback to guide children’s learning, increase motivation, and improve student engagement.
4.e – Candidates lead whole class discussions to investigate specific content, strategies, or skills, and ensure the equitable participation of every child in the classroom.
4.f – Candidates effectively organize and manage small group instruction to provide more focused, intensive instruction and differentiate teaching to meet the learning needs of each child.
4.g – Candidates effectively organize and manage individual instruction to provide targeted, focused,
intensive instruction that improves or enhances each child’s learning.