Evidence Based Methods of Instruction (EBMI)
Improving Academic
Achievement Through Teaching Excellence
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Preface
Table of
Contents
Table of
Abbreviations
I Continuous Assessment
Chapter Outline & Words Helpful to Know
Introduction
1.1 Formative
Assessment
1.1.1 ‘Assessing
while learning’
1.1.2 The Feedback
Cycle Revisited
1.2 Role of Formative Assessment
1.3 Three Dimensions
of Classroom Assessment
1.4 Achieving
Optimal Blends
1.4.1
In class arrangements
1.4.2 Peer
partnering
1.5 High
Expectations for Learner Achievement
1.6 Other Best
Practices
In Summary
Selected References - Suggested Reading
Notes
2.
Feedback
Chapter Outline & Words Helpful to Know
Introduction
2.1 Contiguity
2.2 The Law of
Effect: Positive reinforcement
2.2.1 Definition and
Examples
2.2.2 Necessary
Conditions and Guidelines for Use
2.2.3 Paired Examples Exercise
2.2.4 Best Practices
2.2.4.1 Varying Effects
2.2.4.2 Use of Menus
2.2.4.3 6 Ways to Identify
& Use Reinforcers
2.2.4.4 2nd Order Schedules
2.2.4.5
The Matching Law – Knowing About It
2.2.4.6
Tangible, Activity & Social Reinforcers
2.3 Corrective
Feedback
In Summary
Selected References - Suggested Reading
Notes
3 Strategic Lesson Planning
Chapter Outline & Words Helpful to Know
Introduction
3.1 Keeping Learners
Successful
3.1.1
Classroom Management and Climate
3.1.2
Mastery & Self-Pacing
3.1.2.1
Small Unit Size
3.1.2.2
Goals, Feedback, Time-on-Task
& Repeatable Opportunities
3.1.3
Parental Involvement, Pt. I
3.1.4
Modelling-Guided Practice & Errorless Learning
3.2 Motivation, Pt.
II:
Inspiration
3.2
Integrating Curriculum
3.2
Strengths Based Planning
3.3 Linking Thinking
3.3
Bridging Lessons
3.3
Cues, Questions & Advance Organizers
In Summary
Selected References - Suggested Reading
Notes
4 Classroom Tactics of the Effective Teacher
Chapter Outline & Words Helpful to Know
Introduction
4.1 Classroom
Management and Discipline
4.1.1
Positive Reinforcement and the Matching Law
4.1.2
Assertive Discipline
4.1.2.1
Clear Expectations :
Rules
4.1.2.2
Desired Performance
4.1.2.3
Arranged Consequences
4.1.3
Tactics for Reducing Unwanted Behaviors
4.2 Parental
Involvement, Pt. II
4.2.1
Home Factors
4.2.2
Homework
4.3 Other Tactics
4.3.1 Goal Setting
4.3.2
Maps, Graphs, Charts & Tables
4.3.3
Identifying Similarities & Differences
4.3.4
Summarizing and Note-Taking
4.3.5
Cooperative Learning
4.3.6
Media
4.3.7
Inclusion of Learners with Special Needs
In Summary
Selected References - Suggested Reading
Notes
V Appendix I:
Tools for Using EBMI
Chapter Outline & Words Helpful to Know
Introduction
5.1 Thinking Outside the Box
5.2 Large Class Size etc.
5.2 Motivating
Learners
5.2.1 Intrinsic approaches
5.2.1 Integrating curriculum
5.2.1 Making reinforcers
5.3 Individualized
Learning Styles
5.4 Remediation
5.5 Special Needs
Accommodation
In Summary
Selected References - Suggested Reading
Notes
Glossary
Bibliography
Appendix I
The Evidence
Appendix II Meta-Analytic Studies
- Effect Size
Appendix III Lesson Planning
Appendix IV Problem-Solving
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