Table 2
Coverage of selected instructional practices instruments that will measure the STEM Common Measurement System’s instructional practice construct.
Effective instructional practices in STEM construct Student perception
of instructional
practices survey
Artifact-based
instrument
UTEACH
observations
IP#1) Teachers facilitate active engagement of students in their learning
a. Teachers assume the role of facilitator rather than authority figure
b. Students assume the role of active learners
X X X
IP#2) Teachers emphasize deep content knowledge and higher-order cognitive skills by
addressing learning goals in both areas
X X
IP#3) Teachers create and implement multiple and diverse opportunities for students to develop
conceptual knowledge and cognitive skills
X
IP#4) Teachers use frequent formative assessments (and summative assessments) to facilitate
diagnostic teaching and learning
a. Teachers and students are both stakeholders in the assessment process
b Teachers and students contribute to a classroom culture of assessment for learning
X X X
IP#5) Teachers implement learning activities that students find to be relevant, important,
worthwhile, and connected to their cultural and personal lives outside of the classroom
X X
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