The TPE Instructional Framework by Andra Bostic & Sarah Murphy, TPE founders, helps you design lessons that are engaging, inclusive, and practical — without adding stress.
Core Principles
These four beliefs shape every activity the generator builds. When a standard needs reteach, these are the moves that reach students who didn't get it the first time.
1
Build Real-World Connection
Every activity connects learning to life beyond the classroom.
2
Include All Learning Styles
Visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and interpersonal modalities are integrated.
3
Support & Extend for All
Built-in differentiation meets students where they are.
4
Make Learning Visible
Exit tickets and reflections show what students actually learned.
The Five Engagement Drivers
Every generated activity is tagged with the drivers it activates. Aim for at least two in any lesson — engagement is the vehicle that carries the learning to the student.
Purpose
Students understand why this matters.
Participation
Everyone's voice is heard.
Challenge
Just-right difficulty for all learners.
Connection
Links to real life and relationships.
Joy
Learning feels good.
The Instructional Block Model
This is the structure the generator follows for full-lesson blocks. It moves students from hearing it, to trying it together, to owning it alone — the arc that turns a standard into mastery.
1
Whole Group
Capture attention and establish purpose. Set the stage for learning.
2
Cooperative Practice
Promote discussion, movement, and collaboration. Students learn together.
3
Independent Practice
Reinforce mastery with student ownership. Show what they know.