Lesson 3 | Bullpup Culture and Expectations

BullPup Culture and Expectations

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Lesson 3 - Top 10 Instructional Strategies

The BullPup way - Strategies that promote peace and productivity.

Learn how to implement consistent routines and procedures that support learning and student self-regulation.

Essential Question

How can teachers sow seeds of truth, excellence, and critical thinking in their classrooms?

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Relay In-Action Videos

Take a moment to review the following links, which offer insights that may help you reflect on how these procedures should look in action.

Academic Monitoring Example

Guided Discourse Example

Engage All Students Example

Additional Documents

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Lesson 3 Quiz - Part A

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1. Why is student questioning considered a high-impact strategy? *

a. It shortens the lesson time
b. It increases passive engagement
c. It encourages deeper thinking and ownership of learning
d. It reduces grading

2. Why is formative assessment essential to effective instruction? *

a. It provides immediate data to guide teaching decisions
b. It increases the number of grades in the system
c. It ensures students are quiet during class
d. It eliminates the need for summative assessment

3. How does modeling support student learning? *

a. It allows the teacher to avoid direct instruction
b. It makes lessons shorter and more efficient
c. It clarifies expectations by showing how to approach a task or concept
d. It replaces the need for practice activities

4. Why is it important to activate prior knowledge at the beginning of a lesson? *

a. It helps fill time at the start of class
b. It reviews unrelated content
c. It connects new learning to existing understanding
d. It ensures students can work independently right away

5. What is the impact of offering students choice in how they demonstrate their understanding? *

a. It creates confusion and off-task behavior
b. It reduces the teacher’s role in assessment
c. It increases ownership, motivation, and differentiation
d. It makes grading more consistent

6. What is the purpose of using learning objectives during instruction? *

a. To give students an overview of the textbook
b. To help students track their progress and understand the purpose of the lesson
c. To meet administrative requirements only
d. To determine seating charts and groupings

7. How does providing timely and specific feedback impact student learning? *

a. It discourages repeated questions
b. It helps students reflect and improve based on clear guidance
c. It decreases the teacher's workload
d. It makes tests unnecessary

8. Which of the following strategies best supports active learning? *

a. Silent reading without discussion
b. Teacher lecture with no student interaction
c. Student-led discussions and collaborative tasks
d. Assigning a worksheet at the end of class

9. What is the primary benefit of using wait time after asking a question? *

a. It gives the teacher time to check their notes
b. It discourages incorrect answers
c. It increases student anxiety and focus
d. It allows all students more time to think and participate

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✅ What Is a Delta-Plus Analysis?

A Delta-Plus Analysis is a reflective tool used to evaluate a situation by identifying:

Plus (+): What went well or what should be continued
Delta (Δ): What needs to change or improve

This method encourages balanced reflection, helping educators grow through constructive self-assessment.

Lesson 3 Quiz - Part B

Read each scenario and enter your analysis of each scenario in the responses below .

📚 Scenario 1: Passive Learning Through Lecture

Mr. Thompson delivers a 45-minute lecture to his 7th-grade class about the causes of the American Revolution. Students are expected to take notes silently the entire time. No questions are asked, and students are not given opportunities to discuss, reflect, or apply the content. Several students appear disengaged—some put their heads down, while others doodle in their notebooks. At the end of class, Mr. Thompson assigns a worksheet without checking for understanding.

Delta-Plus Prompt:
Using a delta-plus analysis, what could Mr. Thompson change (Δ) to increase engagement and ensure students are processing the material actively? What, if anything, was effective and worth continuing or building upon (+)?

📚 Scenario 2: Overuse of Whole-Class Instruction

Ms. Rivera introduces a new math concept—fractions—by demonstrating several examples on the board. She asks the class, “Does everyone get it?” and, after receiving a few nods, moves on. No guided or independent practice is provided during class. During the next day’s quiz, more than half the class fails to solve the basic problems, and several students express confusion and frustration.

Delta-Plus Prompt:
Using a delta-plus analysis, identify what Ms. Rivera could change (Δ) to improve student understanding and assess learning before moving on. What part of her approach was helpful or promising (+), even if limited in effectiveness?

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This concludes our lesson. We hope you now have a better understanding of what Instructional Strategies we will be looking for in your classes. Let’s proceed to the next lesson to continue your learning journey. Please click the button below to continue.

Lesson 4 - Non-Instructional Strategies