Assignment:
Observe a minimum of two social studies lessons being taught in a 1st grade level setting.
After observing the lessons, create four supplemental questions that are reflective of the content taught, identifying which DOK level each question is aligned to. Then, share your questions with your mentor teacher seeking his or her feedback.
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Well-Written Learning Objectives in Social Studies
Learning objectives are statements that clearly state what you expect students will be able to do as a result of the learning experience you designed for them. They are written as observable performances that reflect internal knowledge and understanding. They do not merely state what a student will know; rather, they describe what a student will be able to do as a result of having learned and practiced the application of that knowledge. A poorly written learning objective:" Students will be able to understand why explorers and settlers came to North America. "A better learning objective:" Students will be able to describe why explorers and settlers came to North America. "Well-written learning objectives reflect worthwhile, life-long skills, rather than lesson activities. Apoorly written learning objective:" Students will be able to draw a picture of three early American trade routes. Abetter learning objective:" Students will be able to describe and locate trade routes used in North America in the 1600's."
Well-planned learning objectives reflect a variety of cognitive processes. Bloom's Taxonomy and Webb's Depth of Knowledge (DOK) Chart can assist with writing learning objectives that require different levels of thinking. For example, lesson objectives that only use verbs such as "list," "state," or "describe" are limiting. Such lesson objectives may be listed, but should then be followed by learning objectives that will require more in-depth thinking. Asimple learning objective:" Students will be able to list the states that signed the U.S. Constitution. "The above learning objective could be followed by a more in-depth learning objective:" Students will be able to compare and contrast the motivation different states and their representatives had for signing the U.S. Constitution."
https://www.stancoe.org/sites/default/files/instructional-support-services/resources/california-state-standards/CSS_descrip_social_studies.pdf
Write a 250 to 500 word reflection that summarizes your observations and discussion with your mentor teacher. Be sure to address whether or not you would change your designed questions, based on the feedback you have received and update your questions as appropriate. Explain how you will use your findings in your future professional practice.
Submit both the questions and reflection as one deliverable.
APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.