Learning Strategies

 
Aspect 1: The Syntax
Learning Goals
Instructional Strategies
Instructor Actions
Student Activities
Design a website to showcase your original poetry Lecture Explain expectations of poetry website project

Go over resources available for project

 Learner will receive handouts on expectations
Active Learning Have computers and resources ready and available for use. Begin webpage design
Demonstration Show examples of Student Poetry Webpage Take notes on what they like and dislike about the different examples.
Analyze and/or critique your 7 original poems Discussion As a class analyze and critique poetry that the students select from their textbook

Go over key points that should be present in an analyze.

Discuss positive reasons for critiques.

 Classroom discussion and participation
Active Learning Group learners together - give learners the chance to complete an analyze and critique by themselves or in a small group. Serve as a guide/facilitator during this process In small groups, have learners complete an analyze and a critique on a poem of their choice.
Write 7 original poems all containing a common theme Discussion Go over Poetry notes and discuss different types of poetry

Have a 2-4 groups of poems, lead the class in a discussion about possible themes.

 Learners take notes on different types of poetry.
Active Learning Hand out specific requirements for poems. Learners begin writing process by first deciding on a theme.
Learn basics of FrontPage to assist students.
Active Learning
 

Attend Staff Development training on FrontPage.

Follow handouts to build sample web in FrontPage

Materials include:
Computer  with FrontPage

 

 Learner will make a sample web in FrontPage.

 
Aspect 2: The social system

Describe the interpersonal structure of the instructional experience.

 Instruction will vary. The majority of the learning will be learner centered. The teacher will serve as a guide and a resource.
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 serve as a guide throughout the learning process. The instructor will have various resources available for students to use.
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).

The wireless lab and computer lab must all be working properly. The student work drive will need to be checked and saved daily. The campus technologist will be available for each class period at least 2 times a week during this project to be a resource for the students or to troubleshoot technical issues.