Implementing The Practices That Work Best To Accelerate Student Learning Corwin

As educators, we are constantly striving to find the most effective practices that can accelerate student learning. With the wide range of teaching methods and techniques available, it can often be daunting to determine which ones work best for our students. However, by implementing proven strategies and focusing on specific areas, we can create a stimulating and supportive learning environment that maximizes student growth.

The Importance of Evidence-Based Practices

Before delving into specific practices, it is crucial to understand the importance of evidence-based teaching. By basing our instructional decisions on research and evidence, we can be confident that we are implementing strategies that have been shown to be effective.

Corwin, a leading publisher of educational resources, has conducted extensive research and collaborated with renowned educators to develop a comprehensive framework for accelerating student learning. Their evidence-based practices have been proven to produce positive outcomes in various educational settings.

Visible Learning for Literacy, Grades K-12: Implementing the Practices That Work Best to Accelerate Student Learning (Corwin Literacy)

by Mark Twain (1st Edition, Kindle Edition)

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1. Differentiated Instruction

One practice that consistently emerges as highly effective is differentiated instruction. By recognizing and responding to the diverse learning needs of students, educators can tailor instruction to match their abilities, interests, and learning styles.

Implementing differentiated instruction involves assessing students' prior knowledge and skill levels, and then designing instructional activities and materials that meet their individual needs. This approach promotes personalized learning and ensures that students are actively engaged in the learning process.

2. Formative Assessment

Another essential practice for accelerating student learning is the use of formative assessment. Unlike summative assessment, which evaluates learning outcomes at the end of a unit or course, formative assessment focuses on gathering ongoing feedback during the learning process.

Formative assessment allows educators to identify students' strengths and areas of improvement in real-time. By providing timely feedback and adjusting instructional strategies accordingly, teachers can enhance student understanding and ensure mastery of essential concepts.

3. Culturally Responsive Teaching

In today's diverse classrooms, it is essential to implement culturally responsive teaching practices. By valuing and honoring students' diverse backgrounds, educators can create an inclusive learning environment where all students feel heard, represented, and respected.

Culturally responsive teaching involves incorporating culturally relevant content, engaging in discussions about social justice, and providing opportunities for students to share their own experiences and perspectives. This approach fosters a sense of belonging and allows students to connect their learning to their own lives and communities.

4. Collaborative Learning

Collaborative learning is a powerful practice that promotes student engagement and deeper understanding. By encouraging students to work together in small groups or teams, educators can provide opportunities for peer-to-peer learning and foster a sense of community in the classroom.

During collaborative learning activities, students actively participate in discussions, share their ideas, and learn from one another. This approach cultivates critical thinking skills, enhances communication and collaboration skills, and prepares students for real-world challenges.

5. Technology Integration

Incorporating technology into instruction is another effective way to accelerate student learning. By leveraging digital tools and resources, educators can create dynamic and interactive learning experiences that cater to different learning styles and preferences.

Technology integration allows for personalized learning, immediate feedback, and access to a wealth of information. It also helps students develop essential digital literacy skills, preparing them for the demands of the modern world.

Implementing evidence-based practices that have been proven to accelerate student learning is essential for every educator striving to make a difference in the lives of their students. By incorporating differentiated instruction, formative assessment, culturally responsive teaching, collaborative learning, and technology integration, we can create an engaging and supportive learning environment that maximizes student growth.

Through continued research and collaboration with organizations like Corwin, we can stay informed about the latest educational practices and continue to adapt our teaching strategies to best meet the needs of our diverse students. Together, we can empower our students and equip them with the skills they need to succeed in the 21st century.

Visible Learning for Literacy, Grades K-12: Implementing the Practices That Work Best to Accelerate Student Learning (Corwin Literacy)

by Mark Twain (1st Edition, Kindle Edition)

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	11927 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	213 pages

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"Every student deserves a great teacher, not by chance, but by design" — Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, & John Hattie

What if someone slipped you a piece of paper listing the literacy practices that ensure students demonstrate more than a year’s worth of learning for a year spent in school? Would you keep the paper or throw it away?

We think you’d keep it. And that’s precisely why acclaimed educators Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, and John Hattie wrote Visible Learning for Literacy. They know teachers will want to apply Hattie’s head-turning synthesis of more than 15 years of research involving millions of students, which he used to identify the instructional routines that have the biggest impact on student learning.  

These practices are "visible" for teachers and students to see, because their purpose has been made clear, they are implemented at the right moment in a student’s learning, and their effect is tangible.  Yes, the "aha" moments made visible by design. 

With their trademark clarity and command of the research, and dozens of classroom scenarios to make it all replicable, these authors apply Hattie’s research, and show you:

• How to use the right approach at the right time, so that you can more intentionally design classroom experiences that hit the surface, deep, and transfer phases of learning, and more expertly see when a student is ready to dive from surface to deep.

• Which routines are most effective at specific phases of learning, including word sorts, concept mapping, close reading, annotating, discussion, formative assessment, feedback, collaborative learning, reciprocal teaching, and many more. 

• Why the 8 mind frames for teachers apply so well to curriculum planning and can inspire you to be a change agent in students’ lives—and part of a faculty that embraces the idea that visible teaching is a continual evaluation of one’s impact on student’s learning. 

"Teachers, it’s time we embrace the evidence, update our classrooms, and impact student learning in wildly positive ways," say Doug,  Nancy, and John. So let’s see Visible Learning for Literacy for what it is: the book that renews our teaching and reminds us of our influence, just in time.