Indicator

II. A. 5

Learning activities are implemented in a time efficient manner.

Definition(s) and/or Explanations

Learning Activities:

• refer to all things teachers and learners do in the classroom

• include teaching methods (what the teacher does to enhance learning) and learning tasks (objectives-related activities learners do)

Time Efficient Manner refers to the wise use of available time by learners and/or the teacher.

Classroom Examples

Elementary

In a second-grade class, during a two hour reading block, learners have ample time to be involved in all the planned learning activities: pre-reading (e.g., prior knowledge, predicting, etc.), working with words (e.g., vocabulary, grammar, etc.), guided reading (e.g. small groups, trade books), and writing activities (e.g., topic sentence, journals).

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Elementary

In a kindergarten class, learners are engaged in the opening routine for approximately 15 minutes everyday. During this time, the learners orally review the calendar, numbers, alphabet letter sounds, and word families. They copy the date on their worksheets and hold up the sheets for the teacher to scan. Closure is brought by the teacher when reading a short story excerpt using the word families.

Secondary

In a seventh-grade physical education class focusing on track events, learners have ample time to review rules of the relay race, do stretches, and run a lap as warm up activities. Sufficient time is allotted for every learner to participate in at least one race. Adequate time is allowed for learner review and reflection.