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I'd like some information on how to code Instructional Learning format during mealtimes.This is especially difficult for me in terms of 'Variety of Modalities and Materials' and 'Clarity of learning objectives'. Any ideas or suggestions?

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Debbie Lickey
Midlothian VA
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Hi @Debbie Lickey, there are a couple blog posts that are intended ​for teachers or coaches but might give you some good ideas of what to look for. 

https://info.teachstone.com/blog/the-best-recipe-to-include-instructional-learning-formats-at-mealtime
https://info.teachstone.com/blog/effective-interactions-during-meal-times-in-the-cafeteria

For variety of modalities, remember that it doesn't always mean a hands-on activity. It can be the way a teacher uses their voice to gain interest. In the manual, the last couple of sentences in the high description for using a variety of modalities, may be helpful reading. The blog suggests things like

• Talk about the day's food as it is passed around the table
• Have the children serve themselves and then pass the dish to the next child
• Ask the children to smell and taste the meal
• Sing a song to begin the meal together

And for Clarity of learning objectives, the blog suggests things like 

• Use advanced organizing statements such as: "We are going to pass the vegetables and chicken around the table. When everyone has some of everything on their plate, we will sing our song and eat together."
• If children get off track, reorient them with reminders to continue passing the food and to take turns talking listening and eating
• Ask questions to bring them back to mealtime focus.

Instructional learning formats is all about levels of interest and engagement, not necessarily about how much learning is happening.

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Liz Savage
Community Manager
Teachstone
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Good tips. Thanks!

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Sandra Marcum
Richmond IN
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-03-2020 09:19
From: Liz Savage
Subject: Observing ILF at mealtimes

Hi @Debbie Lickey, there are a couple blog posts that are intended ​for teachers or coaches but might give you some good ideas of what to look for.

https://info.teachstone.com/blog/the-best-recipe-to-include-instructional-learning-formats-at-mealtime
https://info.teachstone.com/blog/effective-interactions-during-meal-times-in-the-cafeteria

For variety of modalities, remember that it doesn't always mean a hands-on activity. It can be the way a teacher uses their voice to gain interest. In the manual, the last couple of sentences in the high description for using a variety of modalities, may be helpful reading. The blog suggests things like

• Talk about the day's food as it is passed around the table
• Have the children serve themselves and then pass the dish to the next child
• Ask the children to smell and taste the meal
• Sing a song to begin the meal together

And for Clarity of learning objectives, the blog suggests things like

• Use advanced organizing statements such as: "We are going to pass the vegetables and chicken around the table. When everyone has some of everything on their plate, we will sing our song and eat together."
• If children get off track, reorient them with reminders to continue passing the food and to take turns talking listening and eating
• Ask questions to bring them back to mealtime focus.

Instructional learning formats is all about levels of interest and engagement, not necessarily about how much learning is happening.

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Liz Savage
Community Manager
Teachstone
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Great information! Thanks!

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Teresa Lentzer
Oswego NY
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-03-2020 09:19
From: Liz Savage
Subject: Observing ILF at mealtimes

Hi @Debbie Lickey, there are a couple blog posts that are intended ​for teachers or coaches but might give you some good ideas of what to look for.

https://info.teachstone.com/blog/the-best-recipe-to-include-instructional-learning-formats-at-mealtime
https://info.teachstone.com/blog/effective-interactions-during-meal-times-in-the-cafeteria

For variety of modalities, remember that it doesn't always mean a hands-on activity. It can be the way a teacher uses their voice to gain interest. In the manual, the last couple of sentences in the high description for using a variety of modalities, may be helpful reading. The blog suggests things like

• Talk about the day's food as it is passed around the table
• Have the children serve themselves and then pass the dish to the next child
• Ask the children to smell and taste the meal
• Sing a song to begin the meal together

And for Clarity of learning objectives, the blog suggests things like

• Use advanced organizing statements such as: "We are going to pass the vegetables and chicken around the table. When everyone has some of everything on their plate, we will sing our song and eat together."
• If children get off track, reorient them with reminders to continue passing the food and to take turns talking listening and eating
• Ask questions to bring them back to mealtime focus.

Instructional learning formats is all about levels of interest and engagement, not necessarily about how much learning is happening.

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Liz Savage
Community Manager
Teachstone
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