Course Syllabus
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Tentative Course Outline/Schedule
The purpose of this course is for students to learn the theory that supports why and how we plan for successful lessons. The class schedule for this course can be subject to change.
DATES |
ASSIGNMENT |
DUE DATE |
Week 1 Aug. 17-28
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Module 1 Introduction to the Course Why We Plan STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY AGREEMENT
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· First Things First - Academic Integrity · Academic Integrity Statement · Lesson Planning Article Review
ASSIGNMENTS DUE: · Lesson Planning Article Review · Multiple Intelligence Survey: · Multiple Intelligence quiz
Due AUG. 28 @ 11:59 PM. |
Week 2 Aug. 29-September 4 |
Module 2 Knowing Your Students: The Range of Unique Needs |
· Class Learning Needs Assignment ASSIGNMENT DUE: · Download and read the Lesson Plan Template · Read The Parent's Guide to Understanding GA Milestones · Class Learning Needs Assignment Due SEPT. 4 @ 11:59 PM. |
Week 3 September 5-11 |
Module 3 Differentiation Part I (content, process, product) Knowing Your Students: The Range of Unique Needs
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· Differentiation Scenarios Chart · Three Graphic Organizers Reflection ASSIGNMENTS DUE: · Differentiation Scenarios Chart · Response Paper (3 Graphic Organizers)
DUE SEPT. 11 @ 11:59 PM. |
Week 4 September 12-18 |
Module 4 Differentiation Part II Planning for content, process, and/or product |
· Class Learning Chart - Differentiation Column
ASSIGNMENTS DUE: · Class Learning Chart
Due SEPT. 18 @ 11:59 PM. |
Week 5 Sept. 19-25 |
Module 5 How to Begin—Backward Planning · · State Standards · |
· Deconstructing a Standard Worksheet
ASSIGNMENTS DUE: · Deconstructing a Standard Worksheet: Selecting Standards
Due by SEPT. 25 @ 11:59 PM.
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Week 6 Sept. 26- October 2 |
Module 6 Backward Planning Objectives |
ASSIGNMENTS DUE: · Deconstructing Standard Worksheet: Objectives section
Due by OCT. 2 @ 11:59 PM. |
Week 7 October 3-9
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Module 7 Backward Planning Assessments |
· Formative Assessment Scenarios ASSIGNMENTS DUE: · Assessment Pre-Test · Deconstructing Standards Worksheet: Assessment section · Learning Results Chart · Formative Assessment Scenarios · Lesson Plan I (up to section “The Learning Environment”)
Due OCT. 9 @ 11:59 PM. |
Week 8 October 10-16 |
Module 8 Questioning |
· Questioning Strategies Chart ASSIGNMENTS DUE: · QAR Questions · Questioning Strategies Chart
Due OCT. 16 @ 11:59 PM.
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Week 9 October 17-23
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Module 9 Methods of Instruction Workshop Model · Lecture · Concept Attainment
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ASSIGNMENTS DUE: · Work on completing Lesson Plan I
Due NOV. 6 in Module 11 @ 11:59 PM.
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Week 10 October 24-30
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Module 10 Methods of Instruction · Collaborative Learning · Student Directed Learning |
ASSIGNMENTS DUE: · Work on completing Lesson Plan I
Due NOV. 6 in Module 11 @ 11:59 PM.
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Week 11 October 31-November 6
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Module 11 Virtual Learning |
· Lesson Plan 1 Final Submission ASSIGNMENTS DUE: · Podcast Reflection · Lesson Plan I Final Submission Assignments due by NOV. 6 AT 11 PM. |
Week 12 November 7-13
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Module 12 Lesson Plan Narratives
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ASSIGNMENTS DUE:
Due NOV. 13 @ 11:59 PM.
Due NOV. 20 in Module 13 @ 11:59 PM. |
Week 13 November 14-20
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Module 13 Conferencing Skills |
· Module Thirteen Introduction · Lesson Plan II Final Submission
ASSIGNMENTS DUE: · Reflection Paper · Lesson Plan II Final Submission Due NOV. 20 @ 11:59 PM. |
Week 14 November 21-27
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Module 14 Equity in the Classroom |
· Module Fourteen Introduction
ASSIGNMENTS DUE: · Webinar Reflection DUE NOV. 27 @ 11:59 PM.
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Week 15 November 28-Dec. 4 |
Module 15 Wrapping it Up! |
ASSIGNMENT DUE: · Discussion Post Due DEC. 4 @ 11:59 PM. |
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