Janet Walters
ESC Region XI MTTC
Theories and Factors That Affect Student Learning
Analysis of Student Learners
Analyzing the student learners is a means to
identify the learner characteristics that will likely impact the process and
outcomes of the learning experience.
Age /
Advantage: The activity will allow each student to
experience success at his own individual level.
Sex Distribution - An even distribution
will not impact the lesson.
Advantage: I dont have to separate students in any way.
Racial, Ethnic Diversity - All students
are Hispanic. They will address the
impact that immigration has had on their lives.
Advantage: Since they can all relate to this topic, the
interest level should be high.
Educational Level All are operating
at below grade level, so the expectations can be lowered to give them an
opportunity for success.
Advantage: Students will not be competing with students
who are native English students.
Disability or Impairment One student
is learning disabled.
Disadvantage: This student struggles with two major
problems: limited language proficiency
and a learning disorder.
I am going to maximize the profile of
the students by letting them address immigration. Other students could not identify with this
topic like these ESL students can, and they realize that they can make a unique
contribution to others understanding of the immigration process.
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Analysis of the Environment
Analyzing the environment is a means to identify
the issues that will impact the (a) process of the design and production, (b)
implementation, and (c) outcomes of the learning experience.
Materials Required paper for the printer
Production Equipment Available computers, camera,
and printer
Advantage: I
have the equipment and there will be no cost involved.
Time for Design and Production 2 or 3 class
periods
Department Technology Requirements Computers with
Internet access and word processing software are available in a lab.
Class Size -
The class is small, made up of 9
students, so I can provide lots of individual help.
Advantage:
The class size makes learning new computer skills easier.
Class Period Length 1½ hours every other day
Advantage:
The modified block provides plenty of time to work on the project.
Location Some of the work will be done in the
classroom; some will be done in the computer lab.
Lighting - adequate
Temperature -
comfortable
Equipment Each student will have a computer.
Advantage:
Each student will be accountable.
Technology Support readily available if there are
problems
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State Requirements - The lesson plan will reflect the TEKS for
language instruction.
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Analysis of Content
Analyzing the content is a means to identify in
general terms the topics to be addressed in your lesson and to analyze these
topics in terms of the requisite sub-topics, and degree of learning difficulty.
Lesson How To
Write an Autobiography
Reading
an autobiography developmentally ready for an autobiography on 2nd
grade reading level
Brainstorming
for scope and sequence of the narrative for an autobiography
Advantage: Students will use their native language and
English to clarify their thinking
Vocabulary
for an autobiography We have been studying family names and words for travel
in past vocabulary lessons; those words will help with this project.
Advantage: The lesson will build on prior knowledge.
Using a
digital camera to take photos of students developmentally ready and will be
delighted to handle the camera
Accessing
a web page to retrieve photos of students Some have little experience with
the Internet, but they are developmentally ready for this skill.
Advantage: The school has web access in almost every
classroom and in all labs.
Word-processing
skills For some, it is hunt and pick.
Disadvantage: For some, the composition will be very slow.
Inserting
digital images into documents They have no experience with this skill, but
they are developmentally ready. Since
the class is small, I will be able to provide personal assistance.
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Demonstrate your knowledge of appropriate
research-based strategies and instructional methods for addressing the various
technology knowledge and skill levels of students.
Research
supports the idea that technology can address the different skill levels
of students. When students use the computer to produce a
paper, those who struggle with spelling and grammar can get immediate feedback
from the spell-check function. Those who
struggle with the revision stage get some relief and encouragement from the
ability to easily delete and easily move parts of the narrative. In addition, many students can benefit from
the repetition that a math or grammar program can provide. Students who need to learn visually can
benefit from Powerpoint presentations. Students who are learning a second language
can benefit from programs that allow them to practice their oral language
skills by speaking into a microphone.
Papert (1998) stresses that computers have an impact on children when the computer provides concrete experiences, children have free access and control the learning experience, children and teachers learn together, teachers encourage peer tutoring, and teachers use computers to teach powerful ideas.
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