When implementing strategies for change in the classroom, teachers and administrators should consider the following

When implementing strategies for change in the classroom, teachers and administrators should consider the following:

1. Explore authentic instruction and provide students with tasks that allow high levels of thinking and engagement.

2. Make higher-order thinking, problem solving, as well as the construction and production of knowledge available to all students.

3. Explore new instructional frameworks for producing high-achieving learning environments.

4. Establish faculty teams to examine alternative ways to organize instruction, such as longer class periods, new scheduling formats, problem-based learning, and cross-disciplinary programs.

5. Acquire funds and technical support for using technology in the classroom to prepare students for the demands of a predominantly service- oriented, high-tech workforce.

6. Stay up-to-date on the latest research in effective teaching practices by reviewing journals and research-based educational materials.

7. Increase teacher engagement (which leads to greater student engagement) by creating a professional, collegial atmosphere that encourages teachers to work together in teams.

8. Document and evaluate the norms of experience of students in your school in order to make informed decisions about instructional practices, programs, and policies.

9. Discuss new initiatives with parents and community members when implementing new grouping patterns and new forms of instruction and assessment.

10. Link student to experts, community organizations and resources, and policy makers to make the learning experience more authentic.