Students listen to the teacher and recite answers when didactic teaching is occurring. Comparatively, when students are involved in interactive teaching they discuss answers and ideas with the teacher and peers. They apply and interpret knowledge into previous understandings. Interactive teaching involves coaching, listening and guiding students. The interactive approach has teachers posing questions that ask for explanations and which have multiple answers.
Variety is the spice of life and the key that engages the mind and maintains attention .
Feedback is an essential ingredient for growth and learning. Children cannot improve if they are not encouraged to reflect on the quality of their work. Students need specific feedback to improve the quality of their work. The staff at Yates Mill Elementary is committed to providing opportunities for self-evaluation and extensive feedback to support student learning while also giving children tools that they need to be successful. As the staff moves towards meeting all children s needs they will continue to refine their program, add strategies and work to recognize children s uniqueness.