Chapter+3+-+Guided+Instruction

This page is for discussion regarding Chapter 3 - Guided Instruction: Cues, Prompts, and Questions. Once you have finished reading the chapter, please post your comments on the discussion board. The icon to get to the discussion board is in the upper-right corner of this page. Please make sure your comments are posted by Sunday, July 8. Feel free to post on other people's comments and share your ideas with the group!

Below are some questions to help stimulate thoughts and ideas on chapter 3:
 * 1) What is meant by guided instruction?
 * 2) What are the key features of guided instruction?
 * 3) How do cues, prompts, and questions differ and how can each be used during guided instruction?
 * 4) How do student and teacher think-alouds differ? When might each be useful for developing student independence?
 * 5) Define and describe "misconception analysis" and why it belongs in guided instruction rather than in focus lessons.
 * 6) What are appropriate formative assessments for guided instruction?