Welcome to the BVU Iowa Core Wiki! Characteristics of Effective Instruction
Assessment for Learning
Teaching for Learner Differences
Student Centered
Teaching for Understanding
Rigorous and Relevant
Videos Examples
1. This site provides several possible clips of reading and math instruction that can be used as examples of various Characteristics of Effective Instruction. High Yield Strategies to Improve Student Learning
2. 1st Grade Mini Lesson in Reading (9:22)-there are several short clips within this video. 1st Grade Mini Lesson
4. Strong Readers Never Quit (9:40)-elementary classroom Strong Readers
5. Reading Workshop (6:50)-By reading a short book aloud, Rick Kleine models for his students how their initial theories of character traits can change over time. Using peer discussion and class participation, the kids are engaged throughout, giving them what Rick hopes will be a life-long love of reading. Reading Workshop
6. Sarah Brown Wessling, former Iowa Teacher of the Year, using gradual release of responsibility in a HS ELA class. Gradual Release
7. A CCSS (Common Core State Standards) example from the Teachers College (Columbia University) Reading and Writing Project. It is the 4th video clip down from the top of the page. CC Aligned Read Aloud
Characteristics of Effective Instruction
Videos Examples
1. This site provides several possible clips of reading and math instruction that can be used as examples of various Characteristics of Effective Instruction.
High Yield Strategies to Improve Student Learning
2. 1st Grade Mini Lesson in Reading (9:22)-there are several short clips within this video.
1st Grade Mini Lesson
3. Having a Non-fiction Reading Plan (2:09)-1st grade reading classroom
Having a Non-fiction Reading Plan
4. Strong Readers Never Quit (9:40)-elementary classroom
Strong Readers
5. Reading Workshop (6:50)-By reading a short book aloud, Rick Kleine models for his students how their initial theories of character traits can change over time. Using peer discussion and class participation, the kids are engaged throughout, giving them what Rick hopes will be a life-long love of reading.
Reading Workshop
6. Sarah Brown Wessling, former Iowa Teacher of the Year, using gradual release of responsibility in a HS ELA class. Gradual Release
7. A CCSS (Common Core State Standards) example from the Teachers College (Columbia University) Reading and Writing Project. It is the 4th video clip down from the top of the page. CC Aligned Read Aloud