PLANNING FOR INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES & LEARNING ACTIVITIES – SNHU COURSE

Section 1 – An Overview of Instructional Strategies & Learning Activities

• The Differences Between Traditional Planning & Planning Using Backwards Design
• The Three Stages of Planning Using Backwards Design
• What’s Involved in Planning Instruction
• The Importance of Having a Learning Plan

Section 2 – The Instructional Strategies – Advantages & Disadvantages of Each Instructional Strategy and How to Implement in the Classroom

• Direct Instruction
• Demonstration
• Cooperative Learning
• Discover or Inquiry-Based Learning
• Project-Based Learning

Section 3 – Choosing an Instructional Strategy

• Instructional Strategies Are Flexible and Dynamic, and Multiple Strategies Can be Used in One Lesson
• How to Choose an Appropriate Instructional Strategy
• How to Take Into Consideration the Lesson Content, the Needs of Your Students, Your Own Personal Experience, and the Time and Resources Available

Section 4 – Active Learning vs. Passive Learning

• The Meaning of and Differences Between Active Learning and Passive Learning
• When Each Type of Learning is Appropriate
• The Three Main Components of Any Active Learning Activity

Section 5 – Different Learning Styles

• The Importance of Aligning Your Activities with Your Objectives
• About Different Learner Types Including Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic, Global, and Analytic
• Examples of Appropriate Instructional Activities for Each Type
• What You Need to Consider as You Choose Instructional Activities