Do you incorporate practice into your students’ daily schedule?
There is evidence that classroom techniques designed to get students to participate in the learning process can produce better educational outcomes at all levels. Practice is essential to learning and practice-based experiences should be integrated throughout the curriculum. Learning and improving with practice depends on how frequently the skill is engaged. The more students do something, the better they get at it. If students do not practice often, the skill fades and they are going to forget what they learned. It’s all about bringing the consistency of practice into your daily schedule.
We have MTSS (multi tiered student support system) for ELA and math. When working with Tier 2 and 3 students, I give Tier 1 students review materials.
In early primary my lessons are consistently I do, We do, You do. This is basically a mini-lesson followed by partner or table work and then independent practice. I have seen great success in all subjects.
I do incorporate practice everyday. For example my students practiced math facts everyday. They also practiced reading during intervention and my higher stuents worked on comprehension skills.
I’m in primary education, I structure independent work sessions of 10-15 minutes for all subjects. This dedicated time enables students to practice essential skills independently. It also allows me to assess their mastery levels and provide targeted feedback and support as needed. I have found these sessions are crucial for fostering student autonomy and reinforcing learning, ensuring that each student receives the individualized attention required to succeed academically.
