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Break down a large body of information. Do not inundate students with too much too fast. This is particularly true for young children, English language learners, and slower learners.
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Step-by-step practice and well-crafted questions support and encourage student understanding.
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Provide connections to help students integrate old and new information.
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Give directions distinctly and slowly. If students are confused about what they are supposed to do, repeat, or break information into small segments.
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Demonstrate personal enthusiasm for the academic content. Make it clear why the information is interesting and important.
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Let the students know the objectives of each lesson. Students like the teacher, need a road map of where they are going and why.
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Creat an "anticipatory set" that motivates students to attend to the lesson. Consider throwing out an intriquing question, an anecdote, a joke, or a challenging riddle.
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The teacher provides information, provides direction, and introduces the topics.
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Give several examples and illustrations to explain main points and ideas.
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The student answers the question, or tries to.
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Close the lesson with a brief review or summary. If students are able to provide the summary, so much the better, for it shows that they have really understood the lesson.
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Help students review prior learning before presenting new information. If there is confusion, reteach.
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The teacher asks a question.
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The teacher reacts to the student's answer and provides feedback.
