Instructional Model

INSTRUCTIONAL MODEL

GSD Instructional Model

The premise for instruction in the Gulfport School District builds upon the district’s mission and core beliefs. Our model represents a cycle of effective instruction, on-going student progress monitoring, analyzing student performance so that re-teaching and improved learning occurs. Effective instruction requires teachers to know their students and how they learn best. This process takes into account the whole learner by ensuring access to a curriculum that is both rigorous and engaging. Teachers are challenged to create high quality work that authentically involves students in the learning process. When designing lessons, teachers consider the following critical qualities as defined by the Schlechty Center for Leadership in School Reform ©:

Design Qualities of Context (non-negotiable)

Content and Substance – the essential learnings and skills that students must master as identified by educators in collaboration with the community;

Organization of Knowledge – content organized so that access to the material is clear and relatively easy for all students;

Clear and Compelling Product Standards – standards for assessing student products that are clear and important to students; and

Protection from Adverse Consequences for Initial Failures - provision for students to receive feedback on their work and to have opportunities to reach the Standard throughout the process.

Design Qualities of Choice

Product Focus – engaging work that focuses on a product or performance that is of value to students;

Affirmation of Performance – opportunities for student work to be observed by persons other than the teacher

Affiliation – work designed so that students are able to cooperatively work with others;

Novelty and Variety – work varied in method and format so that students use a variety of skills and resources

Choice – provision of choices in methods of completing and presenting student work

Authenticity – work that has significance and is related to real life of students

Contact Information
Schlechty Center for Leadership in School Reform
info@schlechtycenter.org
950 Breckenridge Lane #200
Louisville, KY 40207
502.895.1942 phone
502.895.7901 fax

The mission of the Gulfport School District is to inspire each student
to become a problem solver, lifelong learner, and productive member of society.

Gulfport School District • 2001 Pass Road • Gulfport, MS 39501 • 228.865.4600