Share a Lesson
Step 1
A group member describes a lesson or unit of lessons, addressing the following items:
Step 2
Other group members ask clarifying questions so they have a complete understanding
of the lesson plan.
Step 3
Participants provide feedback, identifying two real strengths of the activity, using the following model statements:
I thought that "x" was effective because "y." For example:
Step 4
The next member shares his or her activity, and the same feedback process is followed.
Step 5
After listening to the feedback, think about the following questions.
A group member describes a lesson or unit of lessons, addressing the following items:
- Educational objectives
- Standard(s)
- Summary of lesson(s)
- Assessment tool
- Criteria for assessment
- Classroom-management strategy
- Criteria for Effective Use of Technology
Step 2
Other group members ask clarifying questions so they have a complete understanding
of the lesson plan.
Step 3
Participants provide feedback, identifying two real strengths of the activity, using the following model statements:
I thought that "x" was effective because "y." For example:
- "I think the students readily identified the changes over time in landforms because they identified which layers were the oldest on the diagram."
- "I thought that the student grouping was effective because each student had a particular role within the group so everyone was held accountable for doing work."
- "I also thought that this activity was very engaging because the task was very creative and related to students' interests. The student work also seems to show that students added a lot of creativity to the activity."
Step 4
The next member shares his or her activity, and the same feedback process is followed.
Step 5
After listening to the feedback, think about the following questions.
- What would you identify as the greatest strength of your lesson plan?
- Why?
- What would you change to strengthen your lesson plan?