1. Flipped Instruction Description

Theoretical Link
Sociocultural Theory: Learning is stimulated when students converse with one another. They get to see others’ viewpoints which may help each student build upon or challenge their existing views.
32. Agenda Setting
Definition
The teacher presents the students with the agenda at the start of the day. The use of visual aids may be helpful here, allowing students to see a timeline of the day’s events on the board at the front of the classroom.


Benefits

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  Very effective for students with autism who often feel calmed knowing there is some structure to their day.
  
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  Helps relax students into a day or even a lesson by giving them certainty about what’s to come.
  

Challenges

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  Any benefits that may arise lack scientific backing.
  

Example

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   Download a card set of images that represent different lesson types and activities. Use this card set to lay out a visual timeline for the students every morning.
   

33. Team Teaching
Definition
Instead of one teacher delivering a lesson to a group of students, several teachers get their classes together to teach one lesson to a larger group.
Benefits

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  Teachers can be more flexible. One teacher may take the role of presenter while the other acts as a support with students falling behind.
  
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  Teachers can share the workload, particularly for preparation.
  

Challenges

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  Large groups may lead to some students falling behind without the teachers realizing.
  
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  There is the potential for more noise distractions and subversive behavior in large groups.
  
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  Teachers need to have the same work ethic for this to be effective.
  
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  Large class sizes required.
  

Examples

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   Consider having one teacher take the lead on all mathematics lessons and the other take the lead on all literature lessons. This enables each teacher to become more expert on their topic.