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Insructional and Learning Strategies
Course 1002
Aspect 1: The Syntax
Student Learning Goals
Instructional Strategies
Instructor Actions
Student Activities
1.Create a brochure for an infomercial that incorporates the main elements of the presentation speech.

Discussion/Brainstorming

Questioning
  • Ask questions to determine students' prior knowledge (Identify infomercials from television)
  • Introduce topic and pass out advance organizer
  • Listen attentively
  • Take notes
  • Ask questions for clarification
  • Participate in the brainstorming (examples of informercials)
Demonstration Watch several examples of informercials
  • Listen attentively
  • Take notes
  • Ask questions for clarification

Discussion

Discovery/Inquiry
  • Instruct student groups to select a topic
  • Pass out examples of brochures on a product
  • Pass out blank brochures
  • Select infomerical topic
  • Research topic
  • Ask questions for clarification
  • Create a brochure layout on paper
2. Present an infomercial product to the class in speech form that includes traditional elements of speech organization and form. Discussion Discuss correct speech format for an infomercial
  • Listen attentively
  • Take notes
  • Ask questions for clarification

Collaboration
  • Set up schedule for speeches
  • Observe and provide clarification and feedback
  • Determine who will do what
  • Present infomercial
  • Pass out brochures
Teacher Learning Goals
Instructional Strategies
Instructor Actions
Student Activities
1. Use technology successfully as an integral tool to enhance learning.

Discussion
Brainstorming
Demonstration
Drill and Practice

  • Determine prior knowledge
  • Ask questions and allow time for reflection
  • Provide needed technology training and guidance
  • Demonstrate the possible ways technology can impact success with diverse learners
  • Listen attentively
  • Take notes
  • Ask questions for clarification
  • Study
  • Practice
2. Use effective instructional strategies that maximize student learning, classroom management and technology integration with a focus on the needs of diverse learners. Discussion
Brainstorming
Discovery/Inquiry
  • Review the steps to create a successful lesson
  • Verify expectations
  • Reflect on the process
  • Ask questions for clarification
Professional Learning Goals
Instructional Strategies
Things I Will Do To Accomplish These Goals
1. Facilitate seamless and appropriate technology integration in the curricular content to enhance teaching and learning in an authentic learning environment

Collaboration
Questioning
Discovery/Inquiry

  • Read research on authentic assessment of technology integration
  • Organize, plan and search for information
  • Practice with mentees
  • Ask for feedback
  • Reflect
2. Collaborate effectively with the mentee in the design of student learner-centered instruction that maximizes student learning, classroom management and technology integration with a focus on the needs of diverse learners. Collaboration
Questioning
Discovery/Inquiry
  • Read research on classroom management and the needs of diverse learners
  • Organize, plan and search for information
  • Practice with mentees
  • Ask for feedback
  • Reflect
Aspect 2: The Social System
Students will work in groups of 2 and 3 to research a topic for an infomercial that will be presented to the class in speech format and as a handout in brochure format. This collaboration may increase the success for the diverse learner and create a learning environment conducive to peer mentoring and role playing opportunities.

Aspect 3: The Role of the Instructor
The instructor will present all material and guide students in the learning process. The mentor will facilitate and provide tech support if needed.
Aspect 4: The Support System


Human Resources:

  • Instructional Technologist
    • How to use Microsoft Publisher
    • How to save/create graphics
  • Special Education
    • Modification clarifications


Hardware & Software:

  • Computer Lab
  • Projector
  • Microsoft Publisher


Address the Needs of Diverse Learners

Visually Impaired:
-Discuss the location of the student in proximity to teacher during instruction
-Use Windows accessiblility features if necessary
-Increase the screen resolution
-Repeat steps to reinforce material

Hearing Impaired:
-Discuss the location of the student in proximity to teacher during instruction
-Added documentation/instructional materials
-Repeat steps to reinforce material