Large-Group+Instruction

__**Advantages of Large-Group Instruction**__
 * Time Efficient
 * Prepares students for instruction used in secondary schools
 * Help students with disabilities make the transition from special to general education settings
 * Co-teachers may share the responsibilities of teaching the large group

﻿__**Disadvantages of Large-Group Instruction**__
 * ﻿Does not allow the teacher to deal easily with diverse abilities and skill levels
 * Questions may go unanswered
 * Distracted students may remain off task
 * Students who need more intensive instruction may fail to receive it
 * For high-ability students insturction moves too slowly
 * For low-ability students instruction move too quickly
 * Behavior problems may result because of boredom or frustration

﻿__**Guidelines for Large-Group Instruction**__
 * ﻿Keep instruction short
 * Use questions to involve students in the lesson
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Use lecture-pause routines
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Encourage active participation among lower performing students while maintaining the invovement of higher achieving students
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Use visual aids to promote understanding of lecture material
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Maintain a lively pace
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Use frequent "change-ups"
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Determine the rules for behavior during presentations
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Determine the rules for behavior during discussions
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">If students misbehave, praise students who follow the rules
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Use flexible grouping
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Use participation buddies to promote student involvement
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Use response cards to promote participation
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Use Ask, Pause, and Call
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Use signals to avoid surprise call-ons