CoE: High-Level focus Standards

These guidance documents are designed to identify and define areas of high-level focus for core content instruction supported by key PA Academic Standards. Note that while all standards deserve a defined level of instruction, neglecting key concepts may result in learning gaps skill and understanding and may leave students unprepared for the challenges of later grades.

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Focus on effective instruction

HIGH LEVEL FOCUS DOCUMENTS

The links to the right contain the prioritized standards (labeled “high-level focus”) on the PDE Roadmap for Educational Leaders

     

    Also from the roadmap

    Focus on Instruction

    Instruction must be aligned to a coherent set of learning outcomes, indicating what students should know and be able to do. Dimensions for consideration when planning for instruction include the following.

    Instructional Delivery: Instructional delivery is differentiated relative to explicitness through modeling, systematic instruction with appropriate scaffolding and pacing, and provision of immediate corrective feedback to students with sufficient opportunities to respond.

    Grouping: Grouping includes whole group, homogeneous small group, partners, heterogeneous mixed ability small group, independent and one-to-one.

    Time: The amount of instructional time varies relative to a particular area of content, small group instruction versus whole group instruction, and opportunities for students to interact or work independently.

    Materials: Selecting materials for specific students and purposes is often a challenge. Materials should be evidence-based and adjusted to meet the needs of students.

    Learning Environment: A positive and safe learning environment has clearly defined and consistent expectations.