EDUC 4454 P/J Methods – Class 4 Methods Principle: Planning

1. EDUC 4454 P/J Methods – Class 4 Methods Principle: Planning Prof. J. Pitt

2. Lesson Check • If you have started your lesson plan assignment – • Complete the lesson plan then use the DIPF Checklist found on pp. 25-27 of the P.T. Handbook. It is also attached within the folder for class 3 under handouts and can also be found on my website under class 3 handouts. • The following slide also includes key questions to consider when reviewing your plan. If you have not started your plan- • do so now using the DIPF Guidelines on pp. 18-19 of the P.T. Handbook as well as information from our class discussions/power points

3. DIPF Check • Is the expectation doable? • Does the assessment connect to the expectation (was the expectation altered to reflect the lesson – is the lesson valid?) • Is the application linked to the expectation and the assessemnt strategy? Is the recording device noted? • Is the teaching mostly teacher-directed? • Does the content include the what only – facts, topics, knowledge, skills? • Do the strategies include the specifics of what the teacher and students will do? • Does the strategy area focus on the how of the lesson? Does it include key questions to guide and shape the learning? • Can it be easily followed? Does it make sense? • Is the lesson specific enough? Are specifics used throughout? • Is the lesson linked to the application with a quick consolidation? • Does the Preassessment indicate what the students need to know prior to doing the lesson? • Are special needs students included using only their first initial? • Go through the lesson – are all necessary items included in the resource section? • Are all handouts or marking sheets mentioned in the lesson plan attached or available with location noted?

4. The Curriculum Unit Planner • On your laptop click on the ‘Education Menu’ folder • Click on the words ‘Assessment and Planning’ • Click on the picture beside the word ‘Planner’ • Let it open up • If you haven’t set yourself up with a login & password in OCUP, you must do so now. • Click on “Add Author” • Enter you name in the first field area. Under board & school fields enter “Nipissing University” & the University phone number 705 474-3450 in the next field. You may leave ext. & email blank • Click elementary then either public or Catholic • Then enter your login – I use my laptop login - and a password – DON’T FORGET THESE!

5. The Curriculum Unit Planner – Your Task Step One • Click on Library – then Browse Curriculum Expectations • Pick a grade & then pick your teachable subject • Navigate through the expectations • In the Planner, click on ‘Done’ beside the magnifying glass at the top right Step Two • Under Library again, Click on ‘Browse Teacher Companions’ • Click on the word ‘Strategies’ to the right of the light bulb in the middle of the page • Click on ‘Strategies Chart’ at the bottom of the page • What you have in front of you is well over 100 different methods for instruction. Click on one. Here you have the description of the strategy. Click on the words ‘The Teacher’ under Method. You will note the box just opened up. By using the scroll bar at the right you can read the whole box. All boxes work this way. To get back to the chart, click on ‘Strategies Charts’ at the bottom again. • Explore a few of the strategies and check out the Assessment Companion

6. It’s Time to Shut Down! • Go to ‘Done’ at the top of the page • Go to ‘Exit’ at the bottom right • Answer ‘Yes’ and let the planner shut down. • NEVER SHUT DOWN USING THE X ON THE TOP RIGHT!

7. Submit your completed individual or small group Assignment #2 by the end of the week please  • If you are submitting a partner or small group assignment, submit only one copy but make sure all names listed in the name section. • Assigned Readings: Course Text: pp. 140-162 in Chapter 5: PLANNING: The Itinerary and pp. 216-219 on Co-operative Learning