KPBSD

Bank of Instructional Models

October 2017

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Notes for Instructional Models

On the following slides you will find a number of base models for PL instruction. These models were created based on trends identified from designs initially created by the PL Teams. Please use this as a starting point for planning for your classroom.

NOTE: If you do not have devices...

While many of these models contain icons that indicate “Digital Content” use, this may not be realistic for all teachers and classrooms. If this is the case for your classroom or school, we encourage you to replace the technology portion of the model with any of the options below:

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• Collaborative Station: Peer-to-peer instruction, collaborative projects, group problems, etc. Consider leveraging this framework.
• Independent Station: Independent work to provide individual pace or path; choice projects; opportunities to set and review goals; formative assessments; etc.
• Reading/Writing Station: Opportunity to engage in Readers’/Writers’ Workshop, reflection assignments and projects, journaling, etc.
• Makerspace: Consider the following resources - Examples, Resources, Article
• Creation/Exploration Station: Create space for students to engage in creation and exploration activities such as researching new topics, conducting experiments, testing out ideas, interest projects, peer-to-peer interviews, design thinking exercises, etc.
• Reflection Station: Set aside time and space for students to reflect on their learning, goals, and efforts to succeed in class. Provide them with sentence starters to describe their efforts.
• Peer-to-Peer Learning: Opportunities for students to provide feedback, empathize, engage in discussion, practice problems, read to each other, etc.

Elementary Models

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KPBSD Base Design I: Stations with Targeted Pull-Out

Students pulled

as needed

Introduce or review new concepts followed by a quick check for understanding.

Student Reflection or Check for Understanding

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Examples:

Exit Ticket

CFU

Discussion

Review Game

Students choose station or are assigned by need

Check for Understanding

Digital Content Assignment

Peer to Peer or Small Group Check-In

Independent Work

Creation

KPBSD Base Design II: Flex Playlist with Stations

Check for Understanding

Digital Content Assignment

Peer to Peer or Small Group Check-In

Independent Work

Creation

KPBSD Base Design IIa: Flex Model w/ Multiple Pathways

Examples:

Exit Ticket

CFU

Discussion

Review Game

As needed:

Teacher pull-out

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Groups formed from data

Playlist choices vary by need of groups

KPBSD Base Design III: Station with Teacher or Student Choice

Menu of Options

Create

Reflect/Teach

Examples:

Exit Ticket

CFU

Discussion

Review Game

Introduce new concepts and clarify expectations.

Station A:

More Practice

Station B:

I’ve Got This

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Students assess and choose pathway.

As needed:

Teacher pull-out

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KPBSD Base Design IV: Flex Model for Projects

Whole Group Opening

Student Choice

Small Group Zone

Digital Content Zone

Collaborative Zone

Independent Zone

Check for Understanding

Choice in pace

Draft work

Type final draft, powerpoint, video

Small group meeting

Peer editing

KPBSD Base Design V: Student Led Stations

Student Choice

Station A Teacher-Led

Station B Student-Led

Teacher provides direct instruction in a small group setting to further develop student skills

Students reflect on previous scores and confer with teacher to determine if they need more instruction or are ready to be student “teachers.”

Secondary Models

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KPBSD Base Design I: Stations with Targeted Pull-Out

Students pulled

as needed

Introduce or review new concepts followed by a quick check for understanding.

Student Reflection or Check for Understanding

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Examples:

Exit Ticket

CFU

Discussion

Review Game

Students choose station or are assigned by need

Check for Understanding

Digital Content Assignment

Peer to Peer or Small Group Check-In

Independent Work

Creation

KPBSD Base Design II: Flex Playlist with Stations

KPBSD Base Design VI: Three Station Rotation

Station Rotation

Collaborative or Independent Work

Time Allotment: 10-15%

Time Allotment: 70-80%

Time Allotment: 10-15%

NOTE: Digital Content stations throughout these models can be used to target a variety of needs: practice problems, remediation, reading, writing, exploration, research, etc.

KPBSD Base Design VIA: Weekly Schedule - Three Station Rotation + Flex

Friday (Flex)

Monday

Tuesday - Thursday (Rotation)

Collaborative or Independent Work

Station Rotation

Digital Content Station to target individual skill gaps and provide skills practice.

Teacher-led-and-targeted small group instruction with groups of 3-6 student by level/skills.

Collaborative or independent exercises. Activities based on student skill levels.

Playlists including:

- Digital Content

- Project based learning

- Independent practice

- Real World Applications

Weekly assessment used to measure progress, regroup students, and set goals

Build background knowledge, introduce new content, set expectations for stations.

Measure student understanding of new content in order to identify groups.

WHOLE GROUP OPENING

WHOLE GROUP CLOSING

AND/OR

Appendix

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Small Group Instruction

Whole Group Opening

Creation Station

Explore Station

Maker Station

Whole Group Closing

Digital Content

Digital Tools

Independent Work

Collaborative Work

Peer to Peer

Reflection

Peer to Peer Feedback

Readers’ Workshop

Writers’

Workshop

Formative Assessment

Check for Understanding

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