What are the High ImpactTeaching Strategies (HITS)

High Impact Teaching Strategies (HITS) are evidence-based teaching practices that have been shown to significantly improve student outcomes. They are designed to be effective across a range of educational settings and are often used to guide instructional planning and implementation. Here’s a summary of key HITS:

1. Setting Goals: Establish clear, specific, and challenging learning goals. This helps students understand what is expected and how to achieve it.

2. Structuring Lessons: Organize lessons with a clear structure that includes an introduction, development, and conclusion. This helps maintain focus and ensures that key points are covered.

3. Explicit Teaching: Provide direct and clear instruction on what students need to learn. This includes modeling, providing examples, and offering guided practice.

4. Collaborative Learning: Use group work and cooperative learning strategies to encourage students to work together, share ideas, and learn from each other.

5. Feedback: Provide timely, specific, and actionable feedback to help students understand their progress and areas for improvement.

6. Questioning: Use effective questioning techniques to stimulate critical thinking, check for understanding, and engage students in the learning process.

7. Teaching Metacognitive Strategies: Help students develop skills to monitor and regulate their own learning. This includes teaching strategies for planning, monitoring, and evaluating their work.

8. Differentiated Instruction: Tailor teaching methods and resources to meet the diverse needs of students. This can include adjusting content, process, and product based on student readiness and interests.

9. Use of Data: Regularly assess and use student data to inform instruction. This helps in identifying areas where students need additional support and adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.

10. Setting High Expectations: Maintain high expectations for all students and communicate these expectations clearly. This encourages students to strive for excellence and take ownership of their learning.

11. Providing Scaffolding: Offer support structures to help students achieve learning goals. This might include breaking tasks into smaller steps, providing guidance, and gradually removing support as students become more competent.

12. Active Learning: Engage students in activities that require them to actively participate and apply their knowledge. This includes discussions, problem-solving tasks, and hands-on activities.

13. Using Technology: Integrate technology effectively to enhance learning experiences and provide new ways for students to engage with content.

14. Building Relationships: Foster positive relationships with students to create a supportive learning environment. This helps in building trust and encouraging student engagement.

15. Clarifying Learning Intentions and Success Criteria: Clearly communicate what students are expected to learn and how their success will be measured. This helps students understand the purpose of their learning and what they need to do to achieve it.

By incorporating these strategies into teaching practice, educators can create more effective and engaging learning environments that support student achievement and growth.

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