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The Instructional Hierarchy
Last updated 2025/08/22
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The Instructional Hierarchy is a model of skill acquisition. The hierarchy has been researched for decades – when we learn something new, we move through a series of predictable stages. Educators need to be aware of the instructional hierarchy since we are most effective when our instruction matches the student’s current level of proficiency. Learn more from this helpful handout created by Laura Bross!
Curriculum Connection
1. Curriculum Context
The instructional hierarchy is a research-based way of conceptualizing how students learn new content across multiple curriculum areas, and how educators can provide effective instruction targeted to students' needs.
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Love these clear, concise, easy-to-use one-pagers! What a great way to get essential information into the hands of busy educators. Thank you.