S3

Structure S3: Employs instructional design based on knowledge of how people learn

This video can be helpful to provide a quick idea of the principles on how people learn.

Observable Behaviors:

S3.1: Includes material appropriate to student prerequisite knowledge

S3.2: Actively relates the lesson topics to the students’ lived experiences

S3.3: Relates new ideas to familiar concepts through examples that are meaningful to the student

S3.4: Varies explanations or demonstrations for complex and difficult material

S3.5: Paces lessons appropriately to allow diverse learners to grapple with ideas or apply concepts