Delivering Engaging Instruction

classroom management (physical setup, movement between classes, and group activities) and classroom discipline (the creation of rules and the application of consequences). Disruptions obviously interfere with instruction, and effective teachers employ instructional delivery strategies to limit disruptions and maximize learning. These strategies include organizing the classroom, establishing various routines, managing teacher-student interactions, asking questions that encourage thoughtful responses, guiding student-focused work, keeping the students engaged in the learning process, and differentiated instruction—customizing teaching to meet diverse students’ needs. The principles of guided practice are explained.