Summative Assignment: Curriculum Based Assessment Design

Title: INSTRUCTIONAL PLAN SYNOPSIS

Elizabeth Bray

EDU 645 Learning & Assessment for the 21st Century

Instructor: Lisa Reason

Jan 3, 2019

Instructional planning is the most important aspect when it comes to classroom matters that concerns content delivery. A teacher is expected to come up with the best teaching strategies that ensure the learners are strongly engaged. Therefore, modeling the expectations that will actively involve the learners is a key factor because it is what determines the success of the delivery. An effective teacher should always be a good planner.

However, in designing my plan I faced a few challenges as there are areas that were difficult to include in the lesson plan however important they were. This was especially involved at the lesson sequence and duration. In application of the Webb’s Depth of knowledge that involves gradual complexion of task in each level, it is difficult to set the higher tasks in the class lesson plan as the learners have different understanding ability. Therefore, the only tasks that could be included are those of lower level that can be attempted by all learners. This is a disadvantage to the bright learners therefore as a teacher it calls for special attention where the other students are given higher level tasks that are not included in the lesson plan as they are unplanned due to unpredictable state of understanding. (Saad, 2018)

The assessments are formative and therefore fit to be continuous as the lesson progresses. In my situation the first assessment comes at the start of the lesson as open questions. This is to test the facts the learners already have that would then allow me to proceed with the lesson having in mind what the learners already possess. The second most important is after ‘we do’ stage where the learners now perform the tasks themselves and the last most important assessment is at the closure of the lesson where am now able to rate the achievement on the overall lesson objectives. The Rich Content Editor is only applicable in issuing assignments that can later be assessed, and a feedback is later given to them. By opening up a collective blog for our class will enable me to give the learners different questions as homework concerning our objective of the lesson where they are supposed to publish it on specific class in the blog. This will also enable me to use this editor to assess their work then later give them feedback when we meet in class.

Technology creates more fun in a lesson and in especially in the lessons that seem to be boring the learners are ignited. Technology is also important as it prepares the learners for the future as the world has changed and everything is almost going digital. In my perception education is not just about memorizing theories and facts but also being able to solve complex emerging issues that are coming up as well as being able to handle the diverse opportunities out of the school. This calls for integration of technology in the lesson plan to ensure that the learners come out well equipped all round. As a teacher the following are ways in which technology is incorporated in my lesson plan. First, introducing the Skype an expert to the lesson using laptops where my learners can live chat with experts from our field of discussion. A literature class is an added advantage because we have a site that allows experts and discussion by the learners from different parts of the world.

Lastly, for easier integration that can be used over and over, as a class we need to come up with a collaborative class blog. Through the blog we create different classes in relation to the syllabus issues we have on table. This will help us tackle assignments as after class work I only have to give a question as homework where the learners can attempt it while at home and later post it to the planned class in the blog and publish it. Through the required support and help to the learners this would be of great fun as well as helping them get ready to face the outside world. Furthermore, this will able to make the learners do more research on the subject matter helping us to meet our set objectives as well as opening up their minds digitally. (Irby, 2017)

References

Saad, A., & Dawson, C. (2018). Requirement elicitation techniques for an improved case based lesson planning system. Journal of Systems and Information Technology, 20(1), 19-32.

Irby, D. R. (2017). Middle School Student and Teacher Perceptions About the Effectiveness of the Technology Integration in the Classroom.