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Methods of Instruction
At Westchester Elementary School, classroom instructional methods are driven by students’ interests and needs. Instruction is student-centered, blending individual, small group, and whole class instruction. In our classrooms, student developmental readiness and ability are at the forefront of all instructional decisions. Both performance-based and authentic pre-assessments aid our educators as we develop personalized instructional plans for each learner.
After obtaining a clear picture of each learner’s abilities, educators rely on a myriad of resources and strategies. Collaborative teaching among general and special educators includes supporting individual learners through the flexibility of differentiated instruction. Given the diverse needs of our learners, a Flexible Student Services Model is utilized throughout the school day. Teachers, paraprofessionals, community mentors, and parents work together to carry out this personalized instruction.
After evaluating student outcomes, educators make professional decisions to re-teach, extend or proceed with the curricular content. Within each learning community, students are guided through the learning process using a workshop model in reading, writing, and math. Inquiry-based and multi-sensory methods, as well as cooperative learning structures and scaffolding are integral parts of instructional delivery.
Our principal, teachers, paraprofessionals, and parents share a common belief that our instructional methods must inspire children to be proactive problem solvers and life-long learners. The Westchester community holds high expectations for learners and educators in pursuit of academic, social and emotional growth.
After obtaining a clear picture of each learner’s abilities, educators rely on a myriad of resources and strategies. Collaborative teaching among general and special educators includes supporting individual learners through the flexibility of differentiated instruction. Given the diverse needs of our learners, a Flexible Student Services Model is utilized throughout the school day. Teachers, paraprofessionals, community mentors, and parents work together to carry out this personalized instruction.
After evaluating student outcomes, educators make professional decisions to re-teach, extend or proceed with the curricular content. Within each learning community, students are guided through the learning process using a workshop model in reading, writing, and math. Inquiry-based and multi-sensory methods, as well as cooperative learning structures and scaffolding are integral parts of instructional delivery.
Our principal, teachers, paraprofessionals, and parents share a common belief that our instructional methods must inspire children to be proactive problem solvers and life-long learners. The Westchester community holds high expectations for learners and educators in pursuit of academic, social and emotional growth.
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