Instructional Methods
–An effective classroom environment incorporates all the tools of learning. 
–I keep posters and displays on what the kids are learning and examples of art or creativity.  I post the class rules, and maintain a flexible yet rehearsed schedule of events.  –Mnemonic devices increase retention.  I will work with students individually to help them find what works for them. –These visual and rehearsal techniques will increase memory retention and show the students and others what is expected of them.
–I have subject or skill based areas separate and distinct.
–Concepts, or mental abstractions of categories, objects, people, events, or ideas, are formed everyday.  It is important that we as teacher see this and understand how students are forming concepts individually and as groups.
–Concept forming leads to reasoning, knowledge transfer and problem solving skills
–I will encourage my students to challenge or reinforce the concepts they’ve formed though valid argument, experimentation, and reasoning.
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To close, restate the action step followed by the benefits.  Speak with conviction and confidence, and you will sell your ideas.