Gail Marlin's Instructional and Learning Strategies

Aspect 1: The Syntax
Learning Goals
Instructional
Strategies
Instructor Actions
Student Activities
Student Goal

The student will conduct lab investigations using safe, environmentally appropriate, and ethical practices.

Problem Solving
Discussion
Brainstorming

Determine students' prior knowledge...

Set up KWL on whiteboard. (Make sure that impaired vision students can see the chart.)

List what students know about lab safety, procedures, equipment and symbols in the Know column.

Draw on students' curiosity...
List what students want to know about lab safety, procedures, equipment and symbols in the Want to know column.

 Students will draw on prior knowledge and communicate (share) what they know and want to know about lab investigations using safe, environmentally appropriate, and ethical practices.

Discussion
Questioning
Direct Instruction
Reflection

Teacher Lesson...
Show UnitedStreaming video, Lab Safety - The Chem Games to the class using the LCD projector. (Sit vision impaired students in a prominent position.)

Guide students to correct entries in the Know column that aren't accurate, if necessary.

Teacher Questions...
Question students:
-What can we add to the Learn column of the KWL chart?
-Why are these procedures safe?
-Why is lab safety important?
-Why must you make wise decisions in the use and conservation of resources?
-Give an example of proper disposal or recycling of materials.

Teacher Completeness...
Discuss listed "Want to know" items that weren't covered in the video.

Students watch the video and take notes in their notebook.

Students discuss what they learned and add it in the Learn column of the KWL chart.

Students continue to add notes in their notebook.

Demonstration
Direct Instruction
Discussion

Hands On...
Teacher will show lab equipment to students (hands on)

The Assignment...
Teacher will present the assignment to the students. (Assignment - Diverse student groups will produce an electronic product about lab safety and procedures. Product choices include a 3-4 minute audio slideshow, 2-3 minute multi-media video, 2-3 minute recorded song, or interactive games, such as matching, scrabble, crossword puzzle.)

Share teacher or student created examples. (Make sure vision impaired students can see examples.)

Explain expectations of the products and answer any questions.

Prepare (ahead of time) and distribute the rubric. Answer any questions from students.

Students will handle lab equipment.

Students will listen to the instructions.

Students will inspect the examples.

Students will listen and ask questions for clarification.

Students will see the rubric and ask questions if clarification if needed.
Guided Practice Technology Lessons...
Allow time for students to work in groups to decide what they want to produce.
Teacher will make sure that each group is diverse.
Teacher and I will guide each group in mini-lessons depending on what product (media) the group decides to use.
 Students will chose a product type.
Students will observe and practice skills relative to their chosen media.
Group Collaboration
Group Project

Group Work...

 Allow time for students to work in groups.

Observe and monitor group behavior and progress. Use a checklist or rubric for assessment.

 Students will work in group to produce their product.

Students will refer to their rubric while creating their product.
Group Presentation
Reflection

Group Presentations...
Allow groups to present their product to the class.

Observe and evaluate product by using the rubric.

 Groups will present their product to the class and reflect upon what they learned.
Teacher Goal
The teacher will develop confidence in implementing technology by increasing their level of technology integration into their curriculum.		 Direct Instruction
Questioning
Guided Practice		 Teacher will set up the projector, download the United Streaming video, install Windows Media Player or Quick Time (if necessary), set up speakers, and play the video for her class.

Teacher will teach mini-lessons of PowerPoint, StarOffice Drawing, MovieMaker and/or Windows Recorder depending on what each group decides to produce and what assistance they need. (I will be there to assist the teacher and students, too.) 		Students will learn.

Students will use technology.

Students will create a produce.
Teacher Goal
The teacher will use instructional strategies that support diverse learners.		 Demonstration
Group Project
Group Presentation
Collaboration
 Teacher will sit vision impaired (VI) students at the front of the class.
Teacher will follow the VI students' IEP.
Teacher will configure computer(s) for the VI students, by changing the resolution, installing magnification software, or turning on Magnify, if necessary.
Teacher will visit with the VI students periodically to make sure vision impairment isn't a handicap to the assignment.
Teacher will make sure that the VI students are in a diverse groups.
 IV students will communicate any vision problems with the teacher.
VI students will use the computers configured for them.
Teacher Goal
The teacher will practice classroom management strategies.		 Direct Instruction
Group Project
Collaboration 		Teacher will inform students of the lab rules.
Teacher will discuss group rules.
Teacher will dim lights during the video so students will focus their eyes on the screen.
If necessary to get student attention, teacher will tell them to turn off their monitors while she is giving instructions.
 Students will listen to and follow direct instructions.
My Professional Goals
Instructional Strategies
Things I will do to accomplish these goals:
Mentor Goal
I will use cognitive coaching to guide teacher in creating learner-centered lessons that maximize a positive impact on students.

Independent Research
Independent Practice
Coaching
Collaboration
Reflection

-Study material from MTTC
-Participate in the MTTC activities
-Consult experts in our district and else where
-Practice skills with my peers
-Ask for feedback from peers and men tee/teacher
-Reflect on progress

Mentor Goal
I will be able to guide the teacher in troubleshooting technology issues.		 Independent Research
Independent Practice
Coaching
Reflection		 -Study material from MTTC and else where
-Participate in the MTTC activities
-Consult experts in our district and else where
-Practice skills with my peers
-Ask for feedback from peers and mentored teacher
-Reflect on progress
Aspect 2: The social system

Describe the interpersonal structure of the instructional experience.

This lesson will be taught at the beginning of the school year. Students may or may not know everyone in the class so this will be a 'getting to know you' activity, too. Students will work in diverse, collaborative groups to create a technology integrated product. They will present their product to the class. A rubric will be completed for each student.
Aspect 3: The Role of the Instructor
Describe your general instructional role. For example, will you or the instructor present material, guide students as they research their own issues, etc?

I will support the teacher as a mentor, technical assistant, facilitator, and team teacher. The teacher will be in charge of her class and in charge of her lesson. She will be the primary teacher. I will be her support system.
Aspect 4: The support system
Describe the types and amount of instructional, technical, and other resource support required for the instruction (e.g., instructional materials, communication capabilities).

Coaching support-

One-on-one communications between teacher and me. (As many communications as necessary)
I'll create instructions (how-to handouts) for the teacher as needed.

Lesson support-

LCD Projector for demonstrations
Display computer with speakers and CD drive
Internet access (United Streaming video)
Computers in lab (use reservation calendar at www.localendar.com)
StarOffice Draw
StarOffice Impress
Microsoft Movie Maker
List of websites with lab equipment graphics in case students need help.
CD with UnitedStreaming Video in case of Internet failure

Vision Impaired students may need-
Zoom software
Computer configured with magnification and larger resolution, if necessary.