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    Type of resources
    Reading
    Education level(s)
    College / Upper Division (Undergraduates), Graduate / Professional, Adult Education
    Primary user(s)
    Teacher
    Subject area(s)
    Education, Social Science
    Language(s)
    English
    Cluster
    Ways of Working
    Last updated
    27 February 2025

    Principles of Instruction: Research-Based Strategies That All Teachers Should Know

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    Level College / Upper Division (Undergraduates), Graduate / Professional, Adult Education · For Teacher · Language English

    Abstract

    This article presents 10 research-based principles of instruction, along with suggestions for classroom practice. These principles come from three sources: (a) research in cognitive science, (b) research on master teachers, and (c) research on cognitive supports.

    Keywords Classroom Instruction · Instruction Principles