Assignment: Course Plan
Assessing Needs:
*(To be completed in Unit IV: Include a summary of your results and findings from the survey you conducted in Unit III. Remove this note when completing this section.)
Setting Goals:
*(To be completed in Unit IV: Include the goals and objectives of your course plan. Remove this note when completing this section.)
Specifying Learning Content:
*(To be completed in Unit IV: Include the material you will cover in your course. Remove this note when completing this section.)
Pacing the Learning:
*(To be completed in Unit IV: Include the sequence and duration for your course. Remove this note when completing this section.)
Instructional Methods, Techniques, and Devices:
*(To be completed in Unit V: Include a one-page minimum for each category:
• Content: Select five techniques and justify each one.
• Skills: Select five techniques and justify each one.
• Attitudes and Values: Select five techniques and justify each one.
• Cite any sources used to justify your selections.
Remove these notes when completing this section.)
Learning Environment:
*(To be completed in Unit VI: Include a description of the learning environment/ environmental audit that includes the climate, the physical, and the social environment. Remove this note when completing this section.)
Introspection, Reflection, and Critical Thinking:
*(To be completed in Unit VI: Include a description of how you will promote introspection, reflection, and critical thinking. Remove this note when completing this section.)
Teacher Leader's Role:
*(To be completed in Unit VI: Include a description of the teacher leader's role. Remove this note when completing this section.)
Evaluating the Learning:
*(To be completed in Unit VI: Include a description of how you will evaluate the students' learning of the material covered in your course plan. Remove this note when completing this section.)
Written Reflection, Part 1:
*(Write a reflection at least two pages, justifying how your plan meets the needs of your adult learners. Address each of the following in your reflection:
• How does this plan support the assumptions of andragogy?
• How does this plan address the seven characteristics of effective teaching?
• How does this plan incorporate your strengths as a teacher leader?
• How does this plan encourage learners to think for themselves?
• How did you use these findings to develop the sample course plan to most effectively meet the needs of your adult learners?
Remove this note when completing this section.)
Written Reflection, Part 2:
*(After updating your Course Plan in Unit V, write a reflection (at least one page), justifying how the techniques you have chosen align with your course plan. Referring back to your written reflection in Unit IV as well as your outline based on the micro components of self-directed learning. Then, answer the following questions:
• How do the techniques you have chosen align with your course plan?
• How will knowing the needs of your learners along with how to use your own talents help guide the effective implementation of the strategies you have chosen?
Remove this note when completing this section.)
Written Reflection, Part 3:
*(After updating your course plan in Unit VI, write a reflection (at least one page) justifying the following questions:
• How will you conscientiously design learning opportunities to meet the psychological, physical, and social learning needs of your adult learners?
• What contingency plans will you have for factors beyond your control that might hinder learning?
• Referencing the specific needs of adult learners, identify the intentional practices you will employ to meet the individual and collective needs of your adult learners in an equitable manner.
Remove this note when completing this section.)