Applying Rosenshine to Religious Education
Written By: Author(s): Dawn Cox
12 min read
In 2012, Barack Rosenshine published the Principles of Instruction: a set of 10 research-based principles of instruction, along with suggestions for classroom practice. The principles come from three sources: (a) research in cognitive science, (b) research on master teachers, and (c) research on cognitive supports.
The 10 Principles of Instruction are as follows:
Principle 1: Begin a lesson with a short review of previous learning: Daily review can strengthen previous learning and can lead to fluent recall.
Principle 2. Present new material in small steps with student practice after each step. Only present small amounts of new material at any time, and then assist students as they practice this material.
Principle 3. Ask a large number of questions and check the responses of all students: Questions help students practice new information and connect new material to their prior learning.
Principle 4. Provide models: Providing students with models and worked examples can
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Extremely relevant and useful examples of how to include Rosenshine’s principles in the RE classroom. Thank you!
A very helpful article. I liked how the low stakes quizzing progresses to planned short and long exam questions thereby reducing anxiety and stress. Thank you.