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NEASC Standard:
Instruction
The
following is the standard Harwich High School followed to reach their
conclusions in the self study. Click here to read the self study
regarding instruction.
The quality of instruction in a school is the single
most important factor affecting the quality of student
learning, the achievement of expectations for student
learning, the delivery of the curriculum, and the
assessment of student progress. Instructional
practices must be grounded in the school's mission
and expectations for student learning, supported by
research in best practice, and refined and improved
based on identified student needs. Teachers are
expected to be reflective about their instructional strategies and to collaborate with their
colleagues about instruction and student learning.
1. Instructional strategies shall be consistent with
the school's mission statement and expectations
for student learning.
2. Instructional strategies shall:
personalize instruction;
make connections across disciplines;
engage students as active learners;
engage students as self-directed learners;
involve all students in higher order thinking
to promote depth of understanding;
provide opportunities for students to apply
knowledge or skills;
promote student self-assessment and self-reflection.
3. Teachers shall use feedback from a variety of
sources including other teachers, students,
supervisors, and parents as a means of
improving instruction.
4.
Teachers
shall be expert in their content area,
knowledgeable about current research on
effective instructional approaches, and
reflective about their own practices.
5.
Discussion of instructional strategies shall be
a significant part of the professional culture of the school.
6.
Technology shall be integrated into and
supportive of teaching and learning.
7.
The schools professional development
program shall be guided by identified
instructional needs and shall provide
opportunities for teachers to develop and
improve their instructional strategies.
8. Teacher supervision and evaluation processes
shall be used to improve instruction for the
purposes of enhancing student learning and
meeting student needs.
Source: NEASC
Standards for Accreditation
Harwich High
School 75 Oak Street Harwich MA, 02645
(508) 430 7207
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