Theories And Factors That Affect Student Learning

Factors

Characteristics

Advantage or Constraint

Initial Ideas for Maximizing Positive Factors or Minimizing Negative Factors

Age

9-13

 

Use collaborative groups.

Academic Range

Reading levels range from grades 1/5 with several students below grade level.

Constraint

Create a lesson that keeps all students actively involved. Set-up Peer-tutoring within the lesson.
 

Sex Distribution

60 Female
51 Male

Ethnic/Racial Diversity

3 Asian/Pacific Island
11 African American
80 Hispanic
14 Caucasian
3 Other

Have students discuss/share quilt patterns that might be found in their culture.

Educational Level

5th Grade

Give them the tools that they need to complete the task and be there to help, if needed.

Disability/   Impairment

Learning Disabled, ADD, ADHD

Keep the lesson very structured so all students know what is expected of them.

Give them a copy of the expectations and the rubric.
 

Developmentally Appropriate

The lesson is appropriate for the developmental stage of the students.

Allow for student input during the lesson.

Prerequisite Knowledge

Working knowledge of patterns.

Basic knowledge of reflection, translation and rotation

Have students bring in a family quilt. Or a picture of one.

Related Experience

Students will have experienced using rotation and reflection in the software program Fripple Town.

Provide connections to previous learning.

Perception of Role as Student

The student's role is to learn through participation.

Have students fill out their KWL chart after the introduction of the lesson.

Motivation for Learning

The students in this grade level are a mix from very excited about learning to affraid that they can't .

Keep the lesson up-beat. Focus on the positive. When creating quilt squares be very positive and mention what you see that is looking good.

Attitude toward Subject

Interested, but not overly enthusiastic

Show enthusiasm for the lesson before you begin and throughout.

Expectations from Course

Students will understand and be able to demonstrate the difference between reflection, translation and rotation

Stay very positive so the students feel comfortable trying something new.

Competitiveness

The students will work in collaborative groups with no competition.

Create a positive climate for students to work well together by making the groups thoughtfully with what I know of the students' temperments

Learning Environment

Design and Production Factors:

• Budget Available

NA

NA

• Materials Required

Quilt Square Template
sample quilt patterns paper
scissors
colored pencils
modeling clay

Advantage

Have materials ready to go the day before the lesson.

• Production Equipment Available

laptop labs
projector
digital still and video cameras

Advantage

Sign out a laptop lab and cameras at least one week in advance. Make sure that all batteries are charged and ready to go.

• Time for Design and Production

6-8 Class Periods

Advantage

Break the lesson down into manageable parts. Give students a timeline of assignments.

• Department Technology Requirements

NA

NA

NA

Implementation Factors:

• Class Size

28-30

Constraint

Due to lack of space,the videos may need to be made in the conference room. Sign up for the room one week in advance.

• Class Period Length

45 minutes

Advantage

Have students focus on one goal per class period to keep the stress level down.

• Location

Classroom

Advantage

Students are familiar with their surroundings, which makes them more comfortable.

• Seating Arrangement

Desks in groups of 4-6

Advantage

Most of the 5th grade classes have their students working in collaborative groups on a regular basis.

• Lighting

Florescent lighting

NA

NA

• Temperature

comfortable

Advantage

NA

• Noise

Working noise while students are working in collaborative groups

Constraint

Keep noise level down for optimal student concentration. This varies with each class as their tolerance level varies.

• Equipment

laptops
projector
digital still and video cameras

Advantage

Check with the CTM to make sure that all equipment is working properly.

• Technology Support

CTM and
Instructional Technology Integration Specialist

Advantage

Technology support is available at any time.

Outcome Factors:

• State Requirementss

TEKS

Advantage

Have the TEKS visible in the room.

• Employer Needs

TAKS/ NCLB

Constraint

Have the TEKS visible in the room. List the TEKS addressed in other areas ex: Language Arts, Math, S. S.

• Co-worker Needs

Group members to get their task completed in a timely maner.

Advantage

Give students a timeline of assignments.

• Student Needs

Lifelong learning, Social Skills, TAKS

Lesson design

Main Subject-Matter Topics

Sub-Topics

Readiness to Learn

Degree of Learning Difficulty

Possible Instructional Strategies
(Activities)

Lesson Content

• Geometry
  Reflection
  Translation
  Rotation

1. The students will understand the difference between reflection, translation and rotation

2. The students will demonstrate the difference between reflection, translation and rotation

The students will have discussed reflection, translation and rotation before this lesson.

The will bring in family quilts to show their classmates.

I imagine that the difficulty will not be in the learning, rather that students will not be ready for the lesson to end. It is a fun and engaging lesson.

Create a quilt design, and then using reflection, translation and rotation make a 4 part paper quilt.

Explain or demonstrate the difference between reflection, translation and rotation in creating one or more of the following:

PowerPoint Presentation

Clay Animation

Video Demonstration in iMovie