Focusing on High-Level Instructional Strategies Purposeful Instruction As educators, when we refer to the purpose of a lesson or classroom activities, we consider the "why" of what we are doing with our students. A purpose statement can assist students in becoming more engaged in learning experiences by connecting what they are doing to why they are doing it. Formative Assessment A second major focus area has been Formative Assessment. As facilitators of learning, educators need to understand the needs and strengths of their students as they progress towards mastery of the established learning targets. Student Engagement Charlotte Danielson's framework for professional practice (2011) includes the four critical domains, Planning and Preparation, Classroom Environment, Instructional Delivery and Professional Responsibilities, with each divided into smaller components and elements for the purpose of providing greater detail on their meaning. The framework’s third domain, “Instructional Delivery,” and the domain’s third component, “Engaging Students in Learning” emphasizes the following in proficient teaching:
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