Engage in handwriting practice through writing Use technology for appropriate and varied learning activities Engage in school sponsored scrimmage tests and district common

assessments, including On-Demand, Constructed Response, Extended Response, and KPREP assessment activities

John W. Reiley Elementary SchoolSBDM Policy

Instructional Practices

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We believe that children will learn at high levels. The menu below outlines effective instructional practices that should be a regular part of classroom instruction at Reiley Elementary:

Student centered instructional strategies Address various learning styles and multiple intelligences to meet the needs of

diverse learners Read or be read to (Marzano) Discuss key points (Marzano) Include movement activities (Brain Research) Use charts, organizers, and other graphic organizers and/or non-linguistic

representations to aid understanding (Marzano) Provide feedback on performance from a teacher, peer, aide, volunteer, answer

key, marker papers, model papers, or checklists (Marzano) Write, using a variety of daily writing strategies, writing to learn (journals,

reading/learning logs), writing to demonstrate learning (open response, on-demand, essays), and real-world writing (portfolio, letters, applications, etc). (Brain Research) (See Writing Policy for guidelines)

Make real-life connections to what is being taught (Brain Research) All teachers will post learning targets in the room and discuss purpose for learning

prior to teaching each lesson (posted and discussed at appropriate times) Participate in District approved curriculum – Scott Foresman and Everyday Math Utilize appropriate pacing, Learning activities that require students to complete tasks similar to those used for

state and local assessments, i.e. multiple choice, open response, on-demand writing

Instructional Media

Videos, movies, and/or television can be effective tools in the instructional process. All videos, movies and television programs are to be listed in the lesson plan book and a note about content connection included. Only videos or movies with a G rating may be used without principal and parent approval.

Please follow these guidelines for the use of TV’s in the classroom.

Instructional videos shown should include a graphic organizer for students to complete as they watch. Videos should be stopped frequently (once every 5-7 minutes) to review content and to ensure that students are learning the content and completing the graphic organizer.

UnitedStreaming is an Internet-based educational video resource that can be played directly from the teacher workstation to the classroom TV/projector.

Full length feature films, cartoons, and any movies used for “reward” purposes, even with a content connection, must have prior approval from the Principal. Lesson plans for the entire week must be submitted with at least 5 days notice. The practice of showing movies as a “reward” is discouraged.

First Reading: 10-22-12Second Reading: 11-26-12Adoption: 11-26-12Revised: 6-15-15

_______________________________ (Council Chairperson)