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MASTER TECHNOLOGY TEACHER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

Education Service Center
Region XI

Giving them the tools that will stay with them for a life time

Sue Ann Simpson

Instructional and Learning Strategies

  

Aspect 1: The Syntax

Learning Goals

Instructional Strategies

Instructional Actions

Student Activities

Student Goal

1) Define and identify stereotyping in today's society.

Direct Instruction

Instructor will describe stereotyping as it relates to the characters in the book.

Observe and Question: Listen and ask questions.

Collaboration
Dialogue

Divide the students into groups of 2-3 with each group developing a definition of stereotyping. Work in groups of 2-3 to brainstorm and develop a definition of stereotyping.
Collaboration
Discussions
Questioning
Dialogue

Assign each group a computer to research to locate a definition of stereotyping.

Discuss various definitions developed by each group.

Use research skills to locate other definitions then compare definitions
Demonstration
Dialogue
Provide 3 pictures that show examples of individuals or groups that are stereotyped. Use research skills to locate images that depict individuals or groups what fall victim to stereotyping.
Demonstration
Presentation
Show students example presentation style. Create a multimedia presentation to demonstrate understanding of stereotyping.
2) Understand the impact stereotyping has on individuals and groups.

Collaboration
Dialogue
Reflection

Begin discussing the negative impact of stereotyping on individuals and groups

Discuss the negative impact of stereotyping on individuals and groups.

Reflection   Write an essay relating negative effects of stereotyping to personal experiences through class discussion
Learning Goals Instructional
Strategies
Instructional Actions

Teacher Goal

1) Feel confident in creating student centered lessons that promote higher level thinking skills in diverse learners through the use of technology integration.

Collaboration
Dialogue

 

Meet with instructional technologies to refresh on technology skills.

Determine the needs of the diverse learners and decide on techniques and assistive technologies that will support students.

Reserve lab or mobile laptop cart.

Assure all devices are in working order.

 

2) Use strategies that address classroom management skills

b

Develop seating arrangement conducive to collaborative work in the classroom and in the lab.

 

Mentor Goal

1) Effectively assist teachers in integrating technology into lessons plans with leaner centered lessons appropriate in meeting needs of diverse learners.

Collaboration
Dialogue
Direct Instruction
Demonstration
Reflection

Meet with teacher to determine what technologies she is comfortable and those she for which she needs training.

Meet with teacher to design a lesson that would be enhanced by integrating technology.

Schedule and hold training sessions for teacher to brush up on technology skills and/or learn new skills.

Work through planning and implementation of lesson.

Observe teacher through lesson implementation.

Reflect and obtain feedback from teacher.

2) Develop a cognitive questioning style that will lead to critical thinking and problem solving.

Collaboration
Dialogue
Reflection

Practice cognitive coaching technique with students, peers and colleagues.

Meet with teacher to determine desired student goals and how goals will be achieved.

Meet with teacher to reflect and obtain feedback cognitive coaching process

 

Aspect 2: The social system
Describe the interpersonal structure of the instructional experience

Group members will work together to brainstorm, gather information, and create a presentation to demonstrate knowledge of stereotyping as it relates to the characters in To Kill A Mockingbird as well as in everyday life. As a group, they will share the presentation with the class. Students will be accountable individually and as a group.

 

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

Instructor will be the facilitator. She will lead the discussion, ask questions, assist student in the planning, gathering information, and development of the project.  She will monitor and guide students to assure the timeline is being followed. She will assure students remain on task through the lesson and evaluate the final project.

 

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)

Human Resources

  • Instructional Technologist
    • assist in checking equipment and troubleshooting
    • offer refresher in use of presentation software
  • Teacher
    • facilitate discussions
    • assist in research
    • assist in planning and creation of presentation
    • demonstrate citing sources
    • student modifications

 

Hardware and Software
  • Computer lab / Mobile laptop cart
  • Classroom computers
  • Printer
  • Internet Explorer
  • MS Word
  • MS Power Point
  • File storage capability
  • Projector and document camera
  • Assistive Technology - Zoom text software (or other magnification software)
Other Instructional Materials
  • Project guidelines
  • Research sources
  • Project rubric
  • Visual examples of images and presentation
  • Bibliographic examples
  • Project timeline

 

 

 

Education Service Center
Region XI
3001 N. Freeway
Fort Worth, TX 76106

ESC 11

 

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