Instructional and Learning Strategies

Aspect 1: The Syntax
Learning Goals (Students will be able to:)	Instructional Strategies	Instructor Actions	Student Activities
1. Students will identify plants native to Bosque County and plant these native plants at historical markers in Bosque County.	Collaborative Group Work	Assign students to groups Model/Demonstrate use of Internet and search engines	Using the Internet, research plants native to Bosque County Identify plants native to Bosque County Learn how to care for and plant these Bosque Country native plants
	Discussion	Lead discussion as to which research results on plants and discuss which plants would be best	Decide on what plants to purchase and how they will be arranged when planted
	Hands-on	Collect plants, shovels, etc. for planting Take students on field trip to plant native flowers/plants	Students will plant and care for the native flowers/plants
2. Students will use problem-solving skills to identify and repair a minimum of 5 historical markers in Bosque County this school year.	Collaborative Group Work	Obtain map of historical marker locations from Bosque County Collection Take students on field trip to visit selected markers Assign students to research historical markers and how to restore historical markers	Field trip to historical markers Research why, when, what, etc. on markers Research how to repair historical markers Prepare report on assigned historical marker
	Team Presentation	Set up dates/times for oral report to be videoed	Will present oral reports on historical marker history
3. Students will acquire information in a variety of electronic formats.	Collaborative Group Work	Offer suggestions for planning of video Guide students in preparing and distributing release forms	Students will engage in pre-production planning of video project Distribute and file release forms Using prior knowledge, students will participate in filming each step of the project (research, field trip to visit historical markers, final research presentation on history of markers, and planting of native flowers/plants. Using prior knowledge, students will edit the video and prepare a documentary presentation of the historical project
4. Students will extend the learning environment beyond the school walls through the creation of a historical project and collaboration of the Biology, Social Studies, and Video Departments.	Collaborative Group Work

Learning Goals (I will be able to:)	Instructional Strategies	Instructor Actions
5. Mentor/Instructor will facilitate guided leadership throughout the Bosque County project.	Demonstrate peer coaching skills Questioning Research Evaluation Reflection Integration Distribution Data Gathering Assigning tasks	Plan a lesson with specific objectives Evaluate teaching models Integrate technology Reflect and plan for the diversity of students and theories and factors that affect learning Distribute classroom tasks equitably Consider the assistive technology and accommodations needed for success of all learners
6. Mentor/Instructor will encourage problem-solving skills for all types of learners and special help for students with learning needs.	Direct assistance Encouragement and assistance	Students with diverse learning needs will receive peer assistance, note taking, and research assistance. Students will be encouraged to use problem-solving skills.

Aspect 2: The Social System Describe the interpersonal structure of the instructional experience.
The students with higher computer skills will assist the students that need help.	Students with experience in search engines will make suggestions of search engines to use.



Aspect 3: The Role of the Instructor Describe your general instructional role. For example, will you present material, guide students as they research their own issues, etc.
I will demonstrate the skills needed to research the internet including making suggestions for search engines.	I will guide students as they research native plant and historical marker information.	I will guide students as they plan their oral presentations.	I will assist students in planning the video project and obtaining the necessary release forms.

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).
To complete this project I will need:	computer per student
	Internet access
	Digital video camera
	Digital video tape
	VCR tape
	VCR
	Word Processing & Premiere Software
	Video Release Forms
	Rubrics

Joy Lohmer
MTTC 2003

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Instructional and Learning Strategies

Aspect 1: The Syntax

Learning Goals (Students will be able to:)

Instructional Strategies

Instructor Actions

Student Activities

Aspect 2: The Social System Describe the interpersonal structure of the instructional experience.

Aspect 3: The Role of the Instructor Describe your general instructional role. For example, will you present material, guide students as they research their own issues, etc.

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).

Learning Goals
(Students will be able to:)

Aspect 2: The Social System
Describe the interpersonal structure of the instructional experience.

Aspect 3: The Role of the Instructor
Describe your general instructional role. For example, will you present material, guide students as they research their own issues, etc.

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).