Description:

This issue offers practical guidance on guaranteeing challenging, engaging, and intentional instruction.

Key Ideas:

"How to optimize instruction," by Jane Barker, explains updated research on classroom instruction. 

"Giving every child the opportunity to learn," by Vicki Urquhart and Candy Hyatt, profiles Hyatt’s work with Summit School District in setting high expectations and delivering challenging instruction.

"Using technology to build meaningful relationships with students," by Elizabeth Hubbell, shows how a “high-tech” learning environment can engage students and raise expectations.

"Classroom Instruction that Works strategies help schools get intentional about teaching and learning," by Carol Kaness with Bj Stone, showcases Stone’s Classroom Instruction That Works training with Central Valley School District.

APA Citation:

Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning. (2010, Fall.) Changing Schools, 61. Denver, CO: Author.

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