Theory-Based Learning Principles Known to Work

Literacy Scaffolding

the framework to learn to comprehend, use, and act on useful information

Formative Assessment

information that helps students learn and know how well they are doing

Critical Thinking

thinking with a purpose and judging what to believe

Cooperative Learning

learning in groups structured to promote cooperativity

Human Interest Stories

stories by or about individuals to engage and illustrate

Motivated Learning

learning with a desire to discover and be challengediDL