evidence-based instruction
nounUK /ˈɛvɪdəns beɪst ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
US /ˈɛvɪdəns beɪst ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
Teaching that uses proven methods shown to work by research.
The school switched to evidence-based instruction to help more students learn to read.
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2. A teaching approach where lessons are chosen because studies show they help students learn best.
Teachers attended a workshop on evidence-based instruction for math.
3. Using test results and classroom data to decide how to teach.
Her evidence-based instruction changed after reviewing the students' reading scores.
4. Classroom methods supported by careful experiments rather than tradition or opinion.
The principal asked for evidence-based instruction instead of fads.