"Teachers will use their professional
judgement in deciding which instructional methods will best
foster the development of the skills and knowledge described
in the expectations. They will base their decisions on the
needs of
students ... " Ontario Ministry of
Education and Training, 1997
What do elementary students need in order to learn? Here are some assumptions about young learners to help you plan and implement instructional methods.
These assumptions are basic guideposts for combining goals and expectations, activities, resources, and assessment and evaluation procedures into an educational program that supports the growth and development of pupils in their first years at school. Ontario Ministry of Education, 1975 |