Module 1
Tips for Successful Instructions
As an educator, giving clear and concise instructions is crucial. Follow these
tips to ensure your students understand and engage with your lessons.
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Plan Your Instructions
Script Your Instructions
Writing your instructions beforehand will help you
Say Only What's Necessary
think through your lesson plan and determine Avoid giving extraneous information and stick to what
potential areas of confusion. is needed for the task at hand.
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Review and Edit Your Instructions
Check your instructions for clarity and any
unnecessary or confusing language.
Use Simplified Language
Speak in Clear, Concise Avoid Talking Down to Adjust Language as Needed
Language Students
If you notice students looking
Reduce confusion and increase Speaking unnaturally or slowly can confused or not understanding, adjust
comprehension for all students by be patronizing and undermine your language to increase
avoiding technical jargon and student confidence. Speak naturally comprehension.
speaking at an even pace. and use common language.
Give Clear Instructions
1 Ensure Students are 2 Stand Front and Center 3 Break Up Instructions
Focused
Establish yourself as the Divide instructions into clear
Make sure students are authority figure by standing in steps to simplify tasks and
looking at you and listening to a central location and reduce confusion.
your instructions before projecting your voice.
beginning.
Examples and Demonstrations
Provide Examples and Set Clear Guidelines Establish Eye Contact
Demonstrations
Establish time limits and expected Connect with students by
Show students what is expected of procedures to manage the learning establishing consistent eye contact
them by performing tasks alongside environment effectively. when guiding them through tasks.
them.
Encourage Active Participation
Encourage Group Work Avoid Confusion
Promote active participation by grouping students Clear instructions reduce confusion and improve
together and providing opportunities for participation. Be direct and to the point.
collaboration.
Be Positive and Encouraging Individual Guidance
Reinforce positive behavior and productive Address individual issues or questions separately to
participation by being encouraging and enthusiastic. reduce interruptions and maintain the flow of the
lesson.
Effective Communication Tips
Speak Clearly Check for Understanding
Ensure students can hear and understand by speaking Before beginning tasks, check with students to ensure
clearly and projecting your voice. they understand what is expected of them.
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Use Gestures
Use body language and gestures to reinforce your
words and clarify your instructions.
Maximize Student Learning
Allow for Hands-on Learning Provide Corrective Feedback Encourage Discussion and
Debate
Provide students with opportunities Provide students with constructive
to engage in hands-on tasks and feedback to help them improve and Promote active learning by
activities that promote active learn from mistakes. encouraging open discussion and
learning. debate among students.
Classroom Etiquette
Expectations Behavior
Arrive on time Be punctual and arrive on time to minimize
interruptions and maximize class time.
Participate actively Contribute to class discussions and activities to
promote active learning and engagement.
Respect peers and staff Treat others with respect and participate in activities
that promote mutual understanding and respect.
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