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17 Principles of Effective Instruction

System

• Begin a lesson with a short review of previous learning.

• Present new material in small steps with student practice after each step.

• Limit the amount of material students receive at one time.

• Give clear and detailed instructions and explanations.

• Ask a large number of questions and check for understanding.

• Provide a high level of active practice for all students.

• Guide students as they begin to practice.

• Think aloud and model steps.

• Provide models of worked-out problems.

• Ask students to explain what they have learned.

• Check the responses of all students.

• Provide systematic feedback and corrections.

• Use more time to provide explanations.

• Provide many examples.

• Reteach material when necessary.

• Prepare students for independent practice.

• Monitor students when they begin independent practice.