Welcome to PD Booster 2: Team-Based Cycle of Instruction (Part 1)

This PD Booster complements and extends the information presented and practiced in the Online Learning Event, Team-Based Cycle of Instruction (Part 1): Key Elements and Roles. In this PD Booster you will explore Set Up routines and techniques for presenting curriculum content. You will view a video that highlights the first two stages of the Team-Based Cycle of Instruction, Set Up and Presentation.
 

“How do co-teachers create a Set Up routine that helps students gear up and get ready to learn?”

At its core, Set Up routines prompt students to prepare for the day’s lesson with minimal intervention from the adults in a classroom. To create your own Set Up routine consider what your students need to be successful during your instructional period. Prepare your students for success by outlining the goals of your lesson – what will your students know and be able to do today? Be sure to include any important materials and special information or directions they need to know in order to proceed independently. Use a timer to add efficiency to your students’ organization. Once time expires, students should be prepared and ready to move on to your content presentation.

“How can co-teachers design and deliver content presentations to keep students engaged in learning throughout your lesson?”

Remember that the majority of your class period should involve interactive learning. There are several ways to accomplish this – some high tech solutions and some low tech solutions. Regardless of the technology available to you and your students, the goal is to create lessons that involve active learning. Cueing, modeling, experimenting, and experiencing learning are all techniques that actively engage students in the learning process.

To gain a better understanding of these two elements of the Team-Based Cycle of Instruction, watch the video below.

Discussion:
We invite you to participate in a discussion of the Team-Based Cycle of Instruction: Set Up and Presentation by posting your comments to the Discussion Forum.

• Think about what you typically ask students to do in order to prepare for the beginning of each lesson. With this in mind, what kinds of activities might be included as part of your "Directions" for students to follow for Set Up? Consider how these activities will vary depending on the subjects you teach.
• Boundless Learning promotes the use of technology to engage students in learning. What are some of the technologies available to you in your school that might enhance the delivery of instruction during Presentation?

Visit the discussion forum and post replies to other members of the professional learning community and engage in a lively exchange of thoughts and ideas.

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1. Open the Forum PD Booster Responses.
2. Click the Thread  PD Booster F#2: Team-Based Cycle of Instruction (Part 1)
3. Read the first discussion posting and click Reply.
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