Research-Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS) Training
Session Overview:
This training session is designed to introduce educators to a variety of evidence-based instructional strategies that have been proven to improve student engagement, understanding, and academic achievement. Participants will explore key research findings in educational theory and practice and learn how to apply these strategies in the classroom to foster a more effective and inclusive learning environment.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the session, participants will:
- Understand the core principles of research-based instructional strategies and their impact on student outcomes.
- Gain practical tools and techniques for integrating research-driven strategies into daily classroom activities.
- Explore methods for differentiating instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Learn how to assess and adjust teaching strategies based on ongoing research and student feedback.
- Understand the importance of ongoing professional development and staying up-to-date with educational research.
Key Topics Covered:
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Introduction to Research-Based Instruction:
- Definition and importance of research-based strategies.
- Overview of key educational research findings and their implications for teaching math.
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Effective Teaching Techniques:
- Student Discourse and its impact on student performance.
- Active learning strategies: balance of conceptual and procedural instruction in a math classroom, productive struggle, and a coherence of material as a math story connected from year to year and topic to topic.
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Rational for High Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM):
- Evidence-based approaches to support rational for HQIM.
Interactive Elements:
- Group Discussions: Participants will engage in discussions on how specific strategies can be applied to their own classrooms.
- Case Studies: Review and analyze real-world case studies of successful research-based teaching practices.
- Practical Application: Hands-on activities where educators understand the rational for HQIM.
Target Audience:
This training is ideal for teachers, instructional coaches, school administrators, and other education professionals who want to enhance their instructional practices using evidence-backed methods in math classrooms.