Active Instruction

In the PowerTeaching model, Active Instruction differs from usual teaching only in that it must be clearly focused on the PowerTeaching lesson objective. This way the students realize they must pay careful attention during the class presentation so they can do well on the lesson cycle assessment.

Teaching and modeling includes:

• an introduction that contains a short statement of goals;
• a short review of previous, prerequisite learning;
• close adherence to identifi ed objectives; and
• an active demonstration of concepts or skills, using Think Alouds, visual aids, and manipulatives.

Team Huddle (Guided Practice) includes:

• student practice with teacher support and targeted feedback;
• effective skill usage reinforcement; and
• suggestions offered to correct ineffective skill use.