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MASTER TECHNOLOGY TEACHER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

Education Service Center
Region XI
 

 

Ellen L. Zimmerman

 

    

Theories and Factors That Affect Student Learning

Regarding Student Learner Characteristics
Factors Pertinant Characteristics Resource/Constraint Initial Ideas to Address the Pertinent Characteristics
Age / Academic Range Grades 9-12. Resource Various levels of cognitive abilities.
Sex Distribution Various Resource Different viewpoints and experiences.
Racial, Ethnic Diversity Primarily caucasion. Constraint Less variety of opinions and ideas.
Disability or Impairment ADHD, limited mobility. Constraint possibly Project calls for various roles and should allow for all to participate in some fashion.
Related Experience Some students have worked in construction jobs. Resource Remind students to consider all input from group peers.
Attitude Toward Subject

Students have a good attitude.

 Resource Will promote active participation.
Competitiveness Students like competition. Resource Will fuel group participation.
 
Regarding Environment Factors
Factors Pertinant Characteristics Resource/Constraint Initial Ideas to Address the Pertinent Characteristics
Budget Available
 None Constraint not likely Inexpensive project that will not be affected by no budget.
Materials Required
Newspaper and tape. Constraint not likely Newspapers are used and tape is readily available for use. Students may bring their own tape if they would like a certain kind.
Production Equipment Available
Internet for preparation, projector for discussion. Resource Minimal equipment needed.
Time for Design and Production
 Two weeks . Resource Allows for adequate time to complete project.
Department Technology Requirements Internet access and projector. Resource Standard available equipment.
  
Regarding Implementation Factors
Factors Pertinant Characteristics Resource/Constraint Initial Ideas to Address the Pertinent Characteristics
Class Size
25 Resource Adequate numbers for group activity.
Class Period Length
90 minutes Resource Adequate time to complete project.
Location
Lab and classroom. Resource Computer lab has enough seats and the classroom is large.
Seating Arrangement
N/A Resource Non-issue.
Lighting
 Adequate Resource Non-issue.
Temperature
Adequate Resource Non-issue.
Noise
 Potentially loud. Constraint Neighboring teachers will be warned and classroom management skills will be monitored closely.
Equipment
Enough computers for the whole class are available in the lab. Resource Non-issue.
Technology Support Instructional Technologist Resource Minimal need likely for support.
  
Regarding Outcome Factors
Factors Pertinant Characteristics Resource/Constraint Initial Ideas to Address the Pertinent Characteristics
State Requirements TEKS per subject. Resource Clearly identified objectives.
Employer Needs
Helps to meet education and technology use requirements. Resource Verify technology requirement for the year.
Co-worker Needs
 Librarian for computer lab schedule and notify other teachers. Resource Schedule computer lab and verify the date of project to see if okay with neighboring teachers.
Student Needs
TEKS and future real world exposure to required skills. Resource Prepare lesson to acheive goals.

Regarding Other Factors
Main Topic Sub-Topic Involved Readiness to Learn Degree of Learning Difficulty Possible Instructional Strategies
1. Students will learn the importance of communication.

1. Students will be able to contrast the differences in open communication and closed.

2. Students will be able to identify the different methods of communication.		 Previous knowledge of key terms such as open and closed communciation and an understanding of the different types of communication skills. Students find it difficult to NOT communciate. Previous short projects using role play will demonstrate the use of body language without verbal talking.
2. Students will learn to work together as a team.

1. Group creation of an agreed upon plan by the group.

2. Groups will be able to identify a role for each participant. 		Different group role discussion.

Not difficult for students to understand the different positions.

Question and answer class discussion about what each persons role would be in a variety of situations.
3. Students will cooperatively develop and implement a plan for a newspaper structure 3. Students will cooperatively develop and implement a plan for a newspaper structure. Basic computer skills for research and an appreciation for diversity. Leaders have a difficult time including all opinions. Quiet students do not speak up. Group students heterogeneously to assist each other with computer skills and complete a pairing lesson plan where each student shares information about themselves with the other.
Education Service Center
Region XI
3001 N. Freeway
Fort Worth, TX 76106

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