Teaching a Lesson Using SPIRE: A Step-by-Step Guide
This article provides a comprehensive guide on effectively teaching a lesson using the SPIRE learning platform. By following the structured approach outlined in this guide, educators can ensure that their students receive an engaging and interactive learning experience.
Video guide:
Overview
In this guide, you will learn how to:
Access your dashboard and lesson materials
Navigate through the lesson scenes
Conduct various learning activities and assessments
Accessing Your Dashboard and Lesson Materials
Log into the SPIRE Platform: Start by logging into the SPIRE platform to access your dashboard.
View Your Students and Assigned Lessons: Your dashboard allows you to view the list of your students and the lessons assigned to them.
Access Teaching Materials: Click on the 'pack icon' to access essential documents like student workbook pages, assessment masters, and alternate dictation for different student levels.
Starting the Lesson and Navigating Scenes
Begin the Lesson: Click on the assigned lesson in your 'assigned experiences' to begin. Review the list of all materials needed for the lesson, displayed at the start. Ensure all necessary materials are prepared or printed out from the provided hyperlinks.
Follow the Lesson Scenes: Navigate through the detailed scenes listed at the top right of the screen, which provide explicit directions for teaching each step or part of the lesson.
Conducting Learning Activities and Assessments
Phonogram Cards and Drilling: Use the phonogram cards to drill all previously learned concepts. Click on the cards and utilize an enlarged view from a separate browser tab for effective presentation.
Auditory and Word Building Activities: Conduct activities that require auditory responses from students and use manipulatives for word building exercises as directed.
Word Decoding and Interactive Exercises: Engage students in word decoding activities in their workbooks and interactive exercises like word searches or reading passages.
Dictation and Assessments: Follow on-screen directions for dictation and administer assessments as required, ensuring the printing of necessary materials using the links provided.
Independent Practice and Review: Conclude with independent practice, reviewing new concepts and ensuring students perform activities in their workbooks under your supervision.
Assessing and Recording Progress
Assess Student Understanding: After completing the lesson, assess the students' understanding of the concepts taught.
Record Student Progress: Record the students' progress as directed by the SPIRE platform to track their learning outcomes.
By following this step-by-step guide, educators can effectively navigate the SPIRE platform and deliver a comprehensive and interactive lesson to their students. Please get in touch with our support team for assistance if you encounter any difficulties or have further questions.