Instructional Strategies Websites
Quicklinks
- General
- Cognitive
- Collaborative/Cooperative
- Critical Thinking
- Hands On
- Higher Level Thinking
- Inquiry Learning
- Project Based
- Research Based
- Technology Based
General
Glossary of Instructional Strategies
http://glossary.plasmalink.com/glossary.html
This site gives a wide range of instructional strategies with descriptions or
definitions.
Instructional Strategies (for use with A Living Laboratory: Volcanoes)
http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/vwdocs/msh/llc/is/is.html
Description of strategies and programs for addressing various learning styles
Instructional Strategies: Distinctions Between Learning to Read and Reading to
Learn
http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/centers/clic/instructional_strategies_resources.html
Strategies for teaching reading
Instructional Strategies for Literature-based Instruction
http://www.eduplace.com/rdg/res/literacy/lit_ins4.html
Instructional Strategies Resource for High School Teachers
http://www.sreb.org/programs/hstw/publications/site-guides/instructional_strategies.asp
PDF is downloadable. From Southeastern Regional Education Board
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Cognitive
Cognitive Strategies
http://its.guilford.k12.nc.us/act/strategies/Cognitive.htm
Different cognitive-based learning strategies
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Collaborative/Cooperative
Conditions for Effective Collaborative Learning
http://tecfa.unige.ch/tecfa/research/CMC/colla/iccai95_14.html
Using Cooperative Learning Groups
http://www.oic.id.ucsb.edu/ta/hdbk/ta3-5.html
What is Cooperative Learning?
http://olc.spsd.sk.ca/DE/PD/instr/strats/coop/
Explains co-op learning, its purpose, and how to implement it
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Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking Strategies
http://www.ntlf.com/html/lib/suppmat/103chap7.pdf
Scroll to page 15 for specific information on critical thinking strategies
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Hands-On
Q&A of Hands-On Learning
http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/content/cntareas/science/eric/eric-1.htm
An article that address common questions and assessment concerns
Hands-On Activities
http://www.exploratorium.edu/explore/handson.html
A huge list of activities based on hands-on learning
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Higher Level Thinking
Higher Order Thinking Strategies for the Classroom
http://members.aol.com/MattT10574/HigherOrderLiteracy.htm
Explains higher order thinking, and instructional elements for promoting it
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Inquiry Learning
Concept to Classroom
http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/inquiry/
Leads you through an introduction to concepts of inquiry learning
Facilitating Inquiry Investigations by First Graders
http://www.exploratorium.edu/ifi/resources/classroom/connect/bresnick.html
A short article by a teacher on her observations on an inquiry based lesson in
her first grade class
How Does Technology Support Inquiry?
http://www.exploratorium.edu/ifi/resources/classroom/connect/coulter.html
An article on using technology to support inquiry in math and science
Inquiry in the Middle School
http://www.exploratorium.edu/ifi/resources/classroom/connect/marrero.html
An article presenting the stages of inquiry from Middle School perspectives
Inquiry Learning Forum
http://ilf.crlt.indiana.edu/
A membership site dedicated to inquiry-based learning and includes multiple resources
The Inquiry Page
http://inquiry.uiuc.edu/
Multiple resources on inquiry learning, including lessons across disciplines
The Power of Questioning
http://www.exploratorium.edu/ifi/resources/classroom/connect/cheong.html
A short article on how to get inquiry learning started
Questioning Strategies
http://cte.udel.edu/TAbook/question.html
Guidelines to follow while developing good questions
The Socratic Method: Teaching by Asking Instead of by Telling
http://www.garlikov.com/Soc_Meth.html
An article on the Socratic/Inquiry method, and an example of it working in one
teacher’s math class
Using the Internet to Promote Inquiry Based Learning
http://biopoint.com/inquiry/ibr.html
An article on developing and implementing inquiry based lessons
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Project Based
PBL Checklists
http://pblchecklist.4teachers.org/checklist.shtml
Create printable checklists under the categories of Writing, Science, Oral Presentation,
and Multimedia
Project Based Learning: At a Glance
http://www.glef.org/php/keyword.php?id=037
Articles on many aspects and ideas of PBL
Project Based Learning with Multimedia
http://pblmm.k12.ca.us/topics_main.htm
Anything and everything you need to know about using multimedia in PBL
Project Based Learning with Multimedia: Classroom Examples
http://pblmm.k12.ca.us/examples_main.htm
Links to specific examples and projects working in classrooms
Project Based Learning with Multimedia: Curriculum Activities and Tech Help
http://pblmm.k12.ca.us/curr_main.htm
Links to multimedia technical help
Technology Supports for PBL
http://www.ed.gov/pubs/SER/Technology/ch8.html
An article on how technology helps the PBL model
Why Do Project Based Learning?
http://pblmm.k12.ca.us/PBLGuide/WhyPBL.html
An article on the benefits of PBL, and explains the components of PBL
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Research Based
Summarizing Strategies
http://its.guilford.k12.nc.us/act/strategies/Summary.htm
Activities designed to rehearse and practice skills
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Technology Based
Calculator Lessons from Texas Instruments
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/archives/calculator_lessons.shtml
Some lesson plans/instructional technology strategies using Texas Instruments
calculators
How Does Technology Support Inquiry?
http://www.exploratorium.edu/ifi/resources/classroom/connect/coulter.html
An article on using technology to support inquiry in math and science
Web-based Instruction Strategies
http://www.edtech.vt.edu/edtech/id/wbi/
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