Elementary Best Practices Framework-NY |
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Theme
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Instructional Programs, Practices, & Arrangements
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School Level
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Design meaningful activities around student needs and learning standards
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Higher-performing schools encourage teachers to decide what materials and instructional strategies they will use and vary from basals to trade books depending on students’ needs and interests. A philosophy of doing "whatever works" to help children learn prevails while objectives are clear and well articulated in the curriculum. School administration encourages teachers to think creatively in their instructional practices.
On Target
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Missing the Mark
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Instructional programs, materials, and practices emerge from student and community needs
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Instructional programs, materials, and practices are used with little attention to relevance in students' lives
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Traphagen School, Mount Vernon City School District, offers after-school mathematics and ELA programs based on district programs.
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