Using a Script

Using a Script

Lesson scripts have been field-tested and written to ensure that teaching is efficient and effective. The script includes various conventions that tell the teacher what to say and do, and also informs the teacher what the expected student response should be. It is critical that scripts are presented with fidelity.

The teacher script is found in the RMT teacher’s course using your school log-in information. We will look at the example of RMT 4 lesson 41, exercise 6, to identify each script convention.

The check mark at the top of the exercise is used to indicate that the teacher is to make sure that all students are following instructions. In this case, the check mark follows the instruction, “Touch part B.” The teacher then checks to make sure that all students are following this direction.

• The blue type in the script tells the teacher what to say. The teacher will present every word that is in blue type.
• The black type enclosed in brackets tells the teacher what to do. For example, next to the second bullet in exercise 6 you will notice that it tells the teacher to (Call on a student). 
• The black italic type informs the teacher about what the expected student response should be.  

Key words to look for:

“Everybody” – This means the teacher should address the question to the entire group.
(Call on a student) – This can be found in brackets and means that the teacher should only call on one student to answer.
Words in bold type – These words should be emphasised so they stand out to students.