scientificallysupportedteaching

noun
UK /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪkli səˈpɔːtɪd ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
US /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪkli səˈpɔːrtɪd ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/

Teaching that uses ideas proven by science to help kids learn.

The school switched to scientificallysupportedteaching so lessons would be based on real evidence.

SYNONYMS

evidence-based teachingresearch-backed instructionscience-based educationproven teaching methods

RELATED WORDS

pedagogycurriculumlearning scienceinstructionassessment

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A teaching approach where every method is tested and shown to work before it is used in class.

Teachers trained in scientificallysupportedteaching check the research before trying a new reading program.

3. Using data and studies to decide how to teach, instead of guessing or following fads.

Thanks to scientificallysupportedteaching, the district dropped a popular but ineffective math game.

4. Classroom practice guided by findings from psychology and education research.

Her scientificallysupportedteaching includes spaced practice and frequent feedback.