Interactive instruction relies heavily on discussion and sharing among participants. Students can learn from peers and teachers to develop social skills and abilities, to organize their thoughts, and to develop rational arguments.

The interactive instruction strategy allows for a range of groupings and interactive methods. It is important for the teacher to outline the topic, the amount of discussion time, the composition and size of the groups, and reporting or sharing techniques. Interactive instruction requires the refinement of observation, listening, interpersonal, and intervention skills and abilities by both teacher and students.

The success of the interactive instruction strategy and its many methods is heavily dependent upon the expertise of the teacher in structuring and developing the dynamics of the group.

Example of Interactive Instruction Strategy

Peer Partner Learning

Peer partner learning is a collaborative experience in which students learn from and with each other for individual purposes.

What is its purpose?

Students reflect upon previously taught material by helping peers to learn and, at the same time, develop and hone their social skills.

How can I do it?

Students work together as partners, one functioning as a “doer” and the other as a “helper”. The doer performs a task or answers questions; the helper observes and provides feedback and helping information. The doer is the student and the helper takes on the role of teacher. Later, the partners reverse roles.

Teacher Resources

• Picture Peer Partner Learning: Students Learning from and with Each Other: Instructional Strategies Series No. 10. – STF; Saskatchewan Professional Development Unit

Reference:

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES SERIES NO. 10- STF; SASKATCHEWAN PROFESSIONAL

By: RODOLFO P. VALDEZ SR. | LUZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Limay District- Limay Bataan