Lesson Planning Assignment PIDP 3100
Bloom’s Taxonomy
Cognitive Domain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGXANN3MUsg
This video on Bloom’s Taxonomy shows a clear and concise explanation of the cognitive levels of thinking that can be used for writing lesson objectives and for creating questions for assessment. It also explains the difference between the new and old version of Bloom’s Taxonomy cognitive domain, and organizes the levels in a stair case, as opposed to a pyramid, graphic to show a different organizational perspective. This video can be used in the Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) I facilitate because new instructors sometimes struggle with the concept of levels of thinking. This video can also be included in a pre-workshop assignment so the face-to-face time can focus on discussion, writing objectives, and creating questions for assessments.
Creating a Positive Learning Environment
Classroom Management
http://www.4faculty.org/includes/108r2.jsp
I wanted to find a good cite for classroom management solutions because most of the instructors who come to my office for help in the Teaching and Learning Centre are frustrated because they are dealing with classroom behavior problems. I chose this classroom management site because it contains a table of issues, solutions and suggestions for managing some classroom behavior problems faced by many instructors at my college. I feel comfortable in sharing this information with instructors in my context in Qatar because it talks about cultural differences in behaviors and solutions. It also has reasonable and respectful solutions for adult learners.
Assessment
Feedforward
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marshall-goldsmith/10-surefire-reasons-to-tr_b_5718907.html
This article on the 10 Surefire Reasons to Try Feedforward! is a great resource for adult educators who want to evaluate or provide comments to students or peers. It is also valuable for students to use feedforward with each other in peer evaluations. We use feedforward in the ISWs to provide ideas and alternatives to instructors for future lessons. This technique keeps learners motivated and provides them with tangible take-aways to improve teaching and learning. Feedforward strategies we use in workshops focus on suggestions for moving forward, for example, ‘next time’, ‘please consider’, and ‘suggestions for you’. This technique promotes change, improvement, and a positive experience.
Instructional Process/Strategies
Icebreakers
http://icebreakerideas.com/best-icebreaker-games-adults/
This link to icebreakers for adults can be used for meetings, workshops, classrooms, or parties. I like this link because it is a blog with very good visuals and easy to read font. I have used some of the examples in my workshops. I have to be selective in my choices here in Qatar because some of the games may be inappropriate in mixed gender groups, however, most of the games and activities in this link can be adapted for my cultural context. Using these icebreakers in the ISWs is valuable because the participants spend four intense days together and a sense of trust and camaraderie are important. Activities that break the ice and make people feel more comfortable and create a sense of community are good for any gathering.
Media
Educational Video Sites
http://www.refseek.com/directory/educational_videos.html
I got lost in this site and watched several videos that could be used in classes on any number of topics. In my experience, students like to watch videos and they can be used as the main part of the lesson or as a supplementary activity to reinforce a concept or information that was taught face-to-face or online. All but two of the sites offer free videos with no registration required. This type of site makes sense for busy instructors who want to find resources fast and have them available for their students without the hassle of registration. I will share this with instructors in my workshops so they can use them for their ISW mini lessons or with their students in their classrooms.