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Model: Curriculum Methods, Materials, and Assessments

This model offers examples of common instructional practices, including teaching and learning materials, teaching approaches, and student activities. These are not exhaustive, but are intended to give you some ideas as you consider your own curriculum.

Common Instructional Methods, Materials and Assessments
Materials/Media
Methods/Student Activities
Printed materials
Textbook
Workbook
Trade book
Posters
Worksheets
Newspapers/magazines
Information presentation method
Chalk/white board
Overheads
Lecture
Printed notes/outlines
Handouts
Computer based materials
CD-ROM
Internet
Interactive software
Applications
Graphics
Learning context
Small-group discussion
Large-group discussion
Independent reading
In-class assignment
Homework
Images
Photographs
Drawings
Timelines
Graphs
Charts
Tables
Maps
Instructional formats
Small-group instruction
Individual seatwork
Lecture
Collaborative learning
1-to-1 instruction
Hands-on activities
Presentation/student response media
Video
Audio (tape/CD)
Slides/overheads
Pen/pencil
Highlighters
Art supplies
Computer tools
Music
Project/presentation formats
Term paper/research paper
Group project
Oral presentation
Handwritten paper
Drawing/diagram
Three dimensional project
Oral reading
Graphic presentation
Objects
Manipulatives
Student research
Library research
Online research
Data collection
Interviews