Set Up

Listen to this podcast, Instructional Framework, by Dr. Lynne Mainzer, Deputy Director of the Johns Hopkins University Center for Technology in Education. Dr. Mainzer provides background information on the importance of using a cycle of instruction that segments instructional tasks and discusses how this framework helps co-teachers define their particular roles and responsibilities.

While you are listening, think about:

•  What instructional delivery framework are you using now?
• Is each co-teacher aware of the instructional framework? Can the teacher explain it?

Click to access a script of the podcast: Instructional Framework

Challenge Question:

During this Online Learning Event you and your co-teacher(s) learn about a cycle of instruction framework and apply it to your lesson planning. Throughout this Online Learning Event keep the Challenge Question in mind:

In what ways does a cycle of instruction framework promote effective use of instructional time and student engagement?

You will  construct a meaningful response to this question during the Assessment component of this Online Learning Event.