Classroom Instruction That Works

Classroom Instruction That Works is a collection of effective strategies culled from a meta-analysis of decades of research on what works in classrooms to improve student learning and increase student achievement. This meta-analysis was conducted by Robert J. Marzano, Debra J. Pickering, and Jane E. Pollock. They combined these effective strategies into nine broad categories:


 * Identifying Similarities and Differences
 * Summarizing and Note-Taking
 * Reinforcing Effort and Providing Recognition
 * Homework and Practice
 * Nonlinguistic Representation
 * Cooperative Learning
 * Setting Objectives and Providing Feedback
 * Generating and Testing Hypotheses
 * Questions, Cues, and Advance Organizers

A Visual Chart
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Resources:

Classroom Instruction That Works

Handbook for Classroom Instruction That Works

Using Technology With Classroom Instruction That Works

The Art and Science of Teaching: A Comprehensive Framework for Effective Instruction” (Robert J. Marzano)

Bloom's Taxonomy Blooms Digitally (by Andrew Churches, April 1, 2008, published in techLearning)

Technology Integration Matrix

Meaningful Learning With Technology (Jonassen, Howland, Marra, & Crismond)