This was also a new experience for me. I did a lot of Internet searching and read all the material posted on Moodle. I learned from my draft feedback, that the more detailed the better.
One of the responsibilities of my current job (not teaching) includes writing Manufacturing Process Procedures. These procedures must be very detailed. Detailed to the point where a person can come in off the street, could follow the instructions, and perform the operation without any prior knowledge.
I found the “Essential Elements of Direct Instruction“, reading material very informative, I particularly like the bullet under Objectives “Communicates in student language and learning goals”. I truly believe a good teacher should be able to communicate on the students’ level. I have experienced many teachers in my many years of education, when teachers have taught at a level much higher than what the student could understand. The twelve steps on the MSMC lesson plan rubric, and frame, are clear and concise steps that correlate to the material we have just read. After reading the assigned material I have a clear understanding of the Direct Instruction Plan.
Some significant things I learned for the reading assignments on Direct Instruction:
I learned the importance of setting clear goals and making sure the students understand the goal and what is expected of them.
I learned that it is important to determine and assess my students to make sure they understand what they are learning and I should be prepared to teach it again if necessary.
I also learned the importance, and will practice, good classroom management skills and work to keep students interested and excited about learning.
I found the “Essential Elements of Direct Instruction“, reading material very informative, I particularly like the bullet under Objectives “Communicates in student language and learning goals”. I truly believe a good teacher should be able to communicate on the students’ level. I have experienced many teachers in my many years of education, when teachers have taught at a level much higher than what the student could understand. The twelve steps on the MSMC lesson plan rubric, and frame, are clear and concise steps that correlate to the material we have just read. After reading the assigned material I have a clear understanding of the Direct Instruction Plan.
Some significant things I learned for the reading assignments on Direct Instruction:
I learned the importance of setting clear goals and making sure the students understand the goal and what is expected of them.
I learned that it is important to determine and assess my students to make sure they understand what they are learning and I should be prepared to teach it again if necessary.
I also learned the importance, and will practice, good classroom management skills and work to keep students interested and excited about learning.
The samples provide in class of previous students DI lessons plans were a real eye opener for me. I graded my students lesson plan, and thought it was great. After our class discussion, it was not great! By looking at the mistakes others made helped increase the knowledge I gained.
