Learning Activity 1-D-1

Comparing the Cycle of Effective Instruction to Current Instructional Practices

Assignment

10 points

In this activity you will compare and contrast your current instructional practices to The Cycle of Effective Instruction.

Activity Instructions:

1. Open the "Comparing the Cycle of Effective Instruction to Current Instructional Practices" document here.
2. In the document, complete Part 1 and Part 2.
3. Save the document to your computer as 1D1_name.doc (e.g., 1D1_CheriSmith.doc).
4. Submit your document using the Assessments tool.
   

Learning Activity 1-D-2

Learning Methods R-C-Q Journal

Assignment

10 points

In this activity you will read the article, Cooperative Learning Methods, and complete an R-C-Q Journal.

Activity Instructions:

1. Read the article Cooperative Learning Methods.
2. Open the "Learning Methods R-C-Q Journal" document here.
3. In the document, complete Part 1 and Part 2.
4. Save the document to your computer as 1D2_name.doc (e.g., 1D2_CheriSmith.doc).
5. Submit your document using the Assessments tool.

Learning Activity 1-D-3

Researching Methods for Creating Compelling Concept Presentations

Assignment

10 points

In this activity you will select a concept or skill that you have taught previously. Then, you will perform web research to identify methods for making the concept presentation more compelling using visuals, manipulatives, and/or multimedia.

Activity Instructions:

1. Select a concept or skill you have taught previously.
2. Open a search engine (e.g., Google, Bing) to begin your web research.
3. Identify two methods for making the presentation of the concept or skill more compelling. At least one of the methods you identify should meet the needs of learners with mild to significant disabilities. Use at least two of the following instructional resources: Visuals, Manipulatives, Multimedia.
4. Open the "Researching Methods for Creating Compelling Concept Presentations" document here.
5. In the document, complete Part 1 and Part 2.
6. Save the document to your computer as 1D3_name.doc (e.g., 1D3_CheriSmith.doc).
7. Submit your document using the Assessments tool.

Learning Activity 1-D-4

Planning a Lesson Using The Cycle of Effective Instruction

Assignment

25 points

In this activity you will plan a lesson using The Cycle of Effective Instruction as a framework. You will identify which effective instructional strategies could be used within the components of the Cycle to improve student achievement. You will not be implementing the lesson; rather, the focus of this activity is to have you reflect on the planning process using the Cycle as an instructional delivery method.

Activity Instructions:

1. Open the "Planning a Lesson Using The Cycle of Effective Instruction" document here.
2. In the document, complete Part 1 and Part 2.
3. Save the document to your computer as 1D4_name.doc (e.g., 1D4_CheriSmith.doc).
4. Submit your document using the Assessments tool.

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