WGU D658- Planning Instructional Strategies
for Meaningful Learning | 2026 UPDATE 100%
CORRECT ALREADY GRADED A+
direct instruction - ANSWERS-a structured, teacher-led approach to
teaching focused on clear instructions and learning expectations
indirect instruction - ANSWERS-a learner-centered approach emphasizing
higher levels of learner involvement, such as problem-solving, case studies,
and critical thinking
discovery/experiential learning - ANSWERS-learning strategies involving
students in active engagement through real-world experiences, exploration,
and reflection
role play - ANSWERS-students step into the shoes of others, acting out
scenarios that require them to navigate through problems and perspectives
that are not their own
simulations - ANSWERS-recreating complex real-world processes in a
classroom setting, allowing students to interact with the material being
covered in a direct and hands-on manner
independent study - ANSWERS-allows learners to progress at their own
pace and pursue interests, often requiring self-motivation and discipline
cooperative learning - ANSWERS-a strategy that organizes classroom
activities into academic and social learning experiences, with students
working in groups to complete tasks
, heterogenous groups - ANSWERS-a group composed of a variety of ability
levels
homogenous groups - ANSWERS-a group composed of one ability level
flexible grouping - ANSWERS-a teaching strategy that allows educators to
personalize instruction to meet the unique needs of students
behaviorism - ANSWERS-a theory of learning focused on observable
behaviors and the ways they are learned through interaction with the
environment
academic standards - ANSWERS-outline what students should learn and
achieve at each grade level across various subjects
state standards - ANSWERS-stablished by individual states, define the
knowledge and skills students need at each grade level across various
subjects
national standards - ANSWERS-a cohesive set of educational guidelines that
outline what students across the entire country should know and be able to
achieve in various subject areas
objectives - ANSWERS-specific, measurable goals set by educators to guide
student learning toward achieving standards
scope and sequence - ANSWERS-charts the progression of standards,
specifying instruction order and timing
spiraling curriculum - ANSWERS-reintroduces topics with increasing
complexity at different grade levels
for Meaningful Learning | 2026 UPDATE 100%
CORRECT ALREADY GRADED A+
direct instruction - ANSWERS-a structured, teacher-led approach to
teaching focused on clear instructions and learning expectations
indirect instruction - ANSWERS-a learner-centered approach emphasizing
higher levels of learner involvement, such as problem-solving, case studies,
and critical thinking
discovery/experiential learning - ANSWERS-learning strategies involving
students in active engagement through real-world experiences, exploration,
and reflection
role play - ANSWERS-students step into the shoes of others, acting out
scenarios that require them to navigate through problems and perspectives
that are not their own
simulations - ANSWERS-recreating complex real-world processes in a
classroom setting, allowing students to interact with the material being
covered in a direct and hands-on manner
independent study - ANSWERS-allows learners to progress at their own
pace and pursue interests, often requiring self-motivation and discipline
cooperative learning - ANSWERS-a strategy that organizes classroom
activities into academic and social learning experiences, with students
working in groups to complete tasks
, heterogenous groups - ANSWERS-a group composed of a variety of ability
levels
homogenous groups - ANSWERS-a group composed of one ability level
flexible grouping - ANSWERS-a teaching strategy that allows educators to
personalize instruction to meet the unique needs of students
behaviorism - ANSWERS-a theory of learning focused on observable
behaviors and the ways they are learned through interaction with the
environment
academic standards - ANSWERS-outline what students should learn and
achieve at each grade level across various subjects
state standards - ANSWERS-stablished by individual states, define the
knowledge and skills students need at each grade level across various
subjects
national standards - ANSWERS-a cohesive set of educational guidelines that
outline what students across the entire country should know and be able to
achieve in various subject areas
objectives - ANSWERS-specific, measurable goals set by educators to guide
student learning toward achieving standards
scope and sequence - ANSWERS-charts the progression of standards,
specifying instruction order and timing
spiraling curriculum - ANSWERS-reintroduces topics with increasing
complexity at different grade levels
