Sentry Page Protection
Click Here for Student Login Student Login
Student Login
Welcome, (First Name)!
Forgot? Show
Log In
Enter Student Area
My Profile Not a student? Sign up. Log Out
PROGRAM PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (10 Hours) LEVEL 3-4

Creating a Comprehensive Lesson Plan

Page 22

What is an Instructional Strategy?

​Guided Practice
Is the time the educator spends with the children introducing a new concept and practicing this concept with the children using a variety of instructional methods. This might include providing child size pitchers, containers, liquid and a dry towel on a tray or learning center. The teacher first shows the child how it is done without over pouring and then supports learning by sitting with the child and allowing the child practice pouring on their own. The teacher’s job is to support practice without judgement or interference as the child becomes more efficient at pouring.  
​Optional Online Resources for Further Study: ​
  1. The Intentional Teacher:  Language and Literacy, NAEYC
  2. Guided Reading: A Research-Based Response to the Challenges of Early Reading Instruction, Early Childhood Education Journal
Independent Practice
Once the student has had an opportunity to practice a skill through guided practice, and attempts the activity independently. This is the opportunity for you to observe and record whether or not the child has reached proficiency.
​Optional Online Resources for Further Study:   
  1. Early Childhood Programs: Applying Theories to Practice, Maria Montessori
  2. Educating Young Children: Active Learning Practices for Preschool and Child Care Programs

​
Coursework is submitted to us live, as you complete each page. It is not necessary to "save" before logging off.

You may choose to use the checklist provided to track your progress, and click on the link in the menu to return to where you left off in the training. Or, if you proceed through the course in order, instead of using the checklist, you may keep track of your progress by just making a note of which page you are on and use the menu to return to where you left off.

If you need help, click on the Student Support Chat on the bottom right corner of the page. We will be happy to assist you.