presentation-SLAC-Different Teaching Strategies
- 1. Using Research-Based Knowledge and Principles of Teaching and Learning to Enhance Professional Practice Presenter ARLYN C. CATALAN
- 2. Main Objective To understand and apply research-based knowledge and principles of teaching and learning to enhance our professional teaching practices.
- 3. •Identify key research-based strategies that are relevant to the elementary level •Reflect on how these strategies connect with our current classroom practices. •Explore practical ways to apply at least one new strategy to improve instruction Objectives •Promote collaboration among teachers through sharing of best practices
- 4. “Tara, Strategy Mo!” Share one fun or effective teaching strategy you regularly use and explain why it works for your class. Let’s Warm Up! Icebreaker Activity
- 5. Why Use Research-Based Strategies? • Research helps us teach with purpose • Better strategies = better student outcomes • Continuous growth as a professional
- 6. “Teaching is a science and an art. Evidence gives it structure; passion gives it heart.”
- 7. Key Educational Theories for Elementary Teachers Learning happens in interaction Children learn best by doing • Social Learning (Vygotsky): • Constructivism (Piaget):
- 8. Key Educational Theories for Elementary Teachers Tailor activities to students’ strengths Avoid overwhelming learners • Multiple Intelligences (Gardner): • Cognitive Load (Sweller):
- 9. Kinder to Gr. 2: Songs, routines, play-based tasks, visual schedules Practical Strategies You Can Use Grades 3–6: Think-Pair-Share, graphic organizers, retrieval practice, self-check rubrics All levels: Immediate feedback, scaffolding, movement breaks, differentiated tasks
- 10. Activity – Strategy Match- Up! • Group yourselves based on grade level • Each group receives learner scenarios and strategy cards •Match the best strategy to each situation •Present your group’s answers on a chart paper
- 11. Scenario Samples (per group) •Kinder–Gr. 1: “A learner finds it hard to focus during storytelling.” •Gr. 2–4: “Students rush through work without understanding it.” •Gr. 5–6: “Pupils forget lessons after a few days.”
- 12. Sample Strategy Cards •Retrieval Practice – remembering without notes strengthens memory •Think-Pair-Share – lets shy students process before speaking •Scaffolding – guiding students step-by-step •Feedback – short, specific, and timely
- 13. • During storytelling or lectures: use movement or visuals •For assessments: insert short review games or peer checks •In group work: assign clear roles and use sentence starters How Can We Apply These Strategies? •For struggling learners: provide graphic organizers or 1:1 coaching
- 14. “It only takes one small change to make a big impact.”
- 15. THANK YOU
- 16. • What’s one new strategy you’d like to try? • Where in your class can you apply it? • What result do you want to see? Reflection & Action Planning
- 17. • Group sharing of selected strategies • Teachers post their ideas on the Commitment Wall • Optional: Group photo with a banner “Committed to Better Teaching!” Sharing and Commitment