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The Instructional Hierarchy

By ONlit Last updated 2024/09/19

Description

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.
Grade(s): K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Topic(s): Understanding Reading Development

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