Combining various monitoring techniques can help teachers determine classroom success.
Teachers can gather the information they need to help their students to succeed by using various monitoring techniques. Probing questions during class discussions, one-on-one contact with students, and assigning and processing homework, tests and reviews create student performance data. These data can be analyzed and used to create a learning environment with high standards that encourages students to become successful. This information helps teachers adjust instruction, if needed, to ensure a high level of student achievement.
Instructions
1. Determine the level of understanding of the curriculum content among the students by asking probing questions on the lessons. The questions should be worded in ways that ensure that students are highly successful in answering, and are able to explain or comment on each other's answers. Use the information gathered to increase the pace of instruction if possible, and increase student achievement by covering more material.
2. Use the times when students are doing seat work in class to supervise, encourage and interact with students one-on-one. Aim to focus on tasks, help students problem-solve and give extra attention to students who need additional assistance. Insist that students check their assignments carefully and hand them in promptly.
3. Assign and monitor homework that is closely related to the lessons and easily understood by students and their parents. Lessons should also match the abilities and maturity level of the students. Students with regular homework that is quickly checked, graded and handed back with comments tend to have more positive attitudes towards their schoolwork.
4. Conduct regular review sessions on a daily, weekly and monthly basis that use probing questions to enhance the students' learning of class material. Use the information to re-teach certain areas, if needed.
5. Conduct regular and frequent classroom testing that is carefully designed to align with lesson content. Grade and return tests to students promptly so they can correct their errors before they become ingrained in their understanding of the material.
6. Use specified indicators to measure data gathered through monitoring. Determine if the class is achieving your learning goals, and identify students who are not yet proficient. Identify possible interventions that will improve student proficiency in the coursework.
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