MTTC  Certification Program

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LaVonda Miller

Instructional and Learning Strategies

Aspect 1: The Syntax
Learning Goals Instructional Strategies Instructor Actions Student Activities
Research different types of substance abuse Lecture, collaborative group project Demonstrate effective research strategies using electronic information sources. Review copyright guidelines for electronic resources. Use keyword searches;
Access pertinent websites;
Find and record relevant information following copyright guidelines for electronic resources;
Organize and prepare results of findings.
 Demonstration, Demonstrate how to organize data in database format and correct citation of electronic resources. Create database of research findings, using correct citation format for electronic resources; Prepare multimedia presentation of findings.

Present oral-electronic report on different types of substance abuse.

Team presentations
 Demonstrate how to use the classroom projection system. Cooperative groups will present their multi-media reports using proper oral report techniques including eye contact, appropriate voice level and effectively demonstrating knowledge of the subject matter.
Aspect 2: The social system

Describe the interpersonal structure of the instructional experience.

Students must work together, as a cohesive team, in their collaborative groups to complete the project. All students should feel comfortable in contributing to the content of the presentation and feel that they have an equal voice among their peers. Teacher must develop an atmosphere of trust among each group to facilitate successful collaborative group interaction.
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?

The teacher will provide the information related to conducting effective searches on the Internet. Additionally, the teacher will also demonstrate to students how to organize their findings into a database format for easy evaluation. As the coach, I will provide support for the teacher in working with groups, as needed.
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).

All students will have access to a computer in the computer lab. Students have had prior training on how to conduct research using electronic resources as well as using the multi-media software available in the computer lab. Students will be provided direct instruction and demonstration of how to use the computer lab's presentation system for the delivery of their presentations.