Instructional Playbook

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Routine

Example

Non-Example Teacher says “Okay” to a correct response

Teacher provides an opportunity to respond Learner responds correctly Teacher indicates that the response was correct with specific feedback Teacher provides an opportunity to respond Learner responds incorrectly Teacher indicates that the response was not correct and provides an opportunity for correction Learner gives correct response Teacher affirms that response was correct Teacher provides an opportunity to respond Learner response is a partial response or could be expanded Teacher affirms response and provides guidance for expansion/refinement Learner revises or elaborates upon previous response Teacher acknowledges Teacher provides an opportunity to respond Learner response is fully correct Teacher affirms learner response and asks a more difficult question on the same topic as a follow up Learner answers Teacher responds with positive or corrective feedback response as an improvement

Teacher says “Correct! 7 X 4 is 28, nicely done.”

Positive Feedback Sequence

Teacher says, “Sam, tell me what 7 x 4 is.” (OTR) Sam gives an incorrect answer. Teacher says “No, that’s not correct, 7 x 4 is not 32, 7 x 4 is 28. What is 7 x 4?” Sam tries again. Option A: If he gets it right, teacher says “Yes, that’s correct! 7 x 4 is 28. Good thinking!” Option B: If Sam still is incorrect, the teacher may move to other learners to get to the correct answer. Once achieved, the teacher goes back to Sam. Teacher says, “Sam, what is 7 x 4? Sam gives the correct answer. Teacher says, “28! You got it! Excellent.” Teacher says, “Sam, tell me what 2+2 is.” (OTR) Sam says, “Oh, it’s 4.” Option A: Teacher says, “Perfect. Share with the class how you got that answer.” Sam says “I held 2 in my brain and counted two more.” Teacher says, “Yes! I knew you knew it!” Option B: Teacher says, “Perfect, can you tell me how knowing 2+2 helps you know how to solve 2+2+2?” Sam says, “I can add 2 more to 4.” Teacher says. “great job expanding your thinking!” Teacher says, “Sam, tell me what 2+2 is.” (OTR) Sam says, “4.” Teacher says, “Correct, I”m going to challenge you with a more difficult problem. Do you know what 20 + 20 is?” Sam says, "ummm, 40?” Teacher says, “You’re right, it is 40. Excellent!!

Teacher’s feedback is not specific. “That’s not quite right.”

Corrective Feedback Sequence

Teacher affirms response, but does not provide guidance for

expansion/ refinement

Expansive Feedback Sequence

Teacher affirms learner response, but does not ask a more challenging question on the same topic as a follow up

Challenge Feedback Sequence