Explicit Instruction: Delivering Lessons with Active Participation

A well-designed lesson plan is only as effective as its delivery. Without student engagement, even the best-planned lesson can fall short. This workshop, based on the groundbreaking work of Anita Archer and Charles Hughes in Explicit Instruction: Effective and Efficient Teaching, provides educators with research-backed methods to deliver instruction that captivates and involves every student.

In this session, you'll dive into strategies for creating scaffolded lessons that encourage active participation and foster a positive, well-managed classroom environment focused on mastery. We will explore:

• The Art of Instructional Delivery
  Learn how to organize lessons that engage students through a blend of oral, written, and action-based responses. You’ll practice pacing techniques, monitoring strategies, and feedback methods that keep students attentive and on-task.
• Interactive Techniques for Active Student Involvement
  Discover structured methods to elicit student responses throughout the lesson, making learning truly interactive and effective. Research shows that frequent student interaction enhances learning, reduces behavioral issues, and increases engagement.
• Strategies for Inclusive and Effective Classroom Management
  Observe and participate in model lessons demonstrating efficient, explicit instructional techniques to support diverse learners with varying needs and strengths.