This document discusses the importance of active and interactive curriculum, instruction, and assessment for middle school students. It outlines 20 instructional strategies to engage learners, such as graphic organizers, writing, cooperative learning, role playing, and using technology. Research suggests that an active approach helps students enter a state of "flow" where they are fully immersed in learning.

1. EDES 340: Active and Interactive
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5. Active Learning and Middle
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10. Why Active and
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15. Mihály Csíkszentmihályi, Flow: The Optimal Experience
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16. 20 Instructional Strategies
To Engage the LearnerGraphic Organizers
Writing and Reflection
Brainstorming
Field Trips
Debates
Visuals
Movement
Humor and Celebration
Music, Rhythm, Rhyme & Rap
Cooperative Learning
Problem Based Learning
Role play/Drama/Charades
Summarizing and Notemaking
Technology
Visualization
Games
Storytelling
Manipulatives/Models
Mnemonic Devices
Drawing and Artwork
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22. Wise Words of the Week:
"We Are Not Preparing Children
For Our Future,
We are Preparing Them for Their
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***David Warlick