Effective Lesson Plan Making Strategies

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Nov 072011
 

Planning is an integral part of any activity that you do as it is the only thing that can ensure the smooth completion of your activity. An effective plan can let you work in a proper way and also lets you analyze your path, your growth and your progress towards your aim. The same principles are applicable to the field of education. This makes Lesson Plans an essential part of the teaching and learning process. A lesson plan is a blueprint for a teacher on his/her course of teaching or conducting a class. While this takes care of the different styles in which a subject can be taught to the students, it also takes care of the various understanding levels different children may have.

An effective lesson plan helps you in finding the right way to guide the students. A teacher gets to know how to handle a topic in an effective manner and how to go about it so that the concept or the learning outcome is absolutely clear to the students. While the plan lets you to strategize your teaching course it also helps you in effectively managing assessment.

An effective Lesson Plan should broadly be based on the following elements:

• Direct Instructions: this is where a teacher makes a formal introduction to the topic that has to be taught. Reading and explanation can be included under this.
• Guided Discovery: Also known as ‘learning by doing’, this should include activities where students gather information about the topic and learn by way of researching or doing. A plan should include the kind of activities that can be conducted for this purpose.
• Assessment & Review: this should include the way in which the teacher plans to assess the understanding of the students and the way actionable feedback can be given in a well-structured format. Continue reading »

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Get Your Higher Education From the Most Affordable Psychology Colleges in the US

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Nov 072011
 

Higher education plays an important role in determining the future of every person and its one thing which cannot be compromised. Today thousands of people are looking to pursue different careers in psychology which has resulted in the demand for certified psychology colleges.

Though many institutes are set up to see to the rising demand, majority of the students who are interested in getting higher education in psychology usually cannot afford the tuition fee and learning cost implied by many psychology colleges.

Hence many of these students either opt for another career or else are left stranded without any choice. This is a major issue which cannot be ignored as the future development of psychology depends on the present progress. Therefore stated here below are the top 5 most affordable psychology colleges you will come across in the country which offer easy pricing, grants and scholarships programs for learners, helping them to get a grip on the career they seek.

Post University

Post University was set up in the year 1890 which focuses in offering student centered programs in psychology which are delivered both online and on-campus. The university is recognized for its affordable pricing against the quality education it provides and makes it possible for all to get hold of their successful psychology careers. This university can be the ideal place for all those seeking affordable higher education in psychology. Post University is regionally accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and is also one of the notable psychology colleges present in the country. Continue reading »

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Authentic Assessment in the Classroom

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Nov 062011
 

Day 28 – Your last new learning day! The last new topic of the 30-day process is authentic assessment and rubrics. Authentic assessment is basically any type of assessment that is not paper-and-pencil type of testing. It can include projects, portfolios, or running records. I first really used authentic assessment when I student taught in a preschool program for my undergraduate degree. It was used mostly because traditional assessment becomes much more difficult for that age bracket. But now, as I work mostly in elementary and middle school levels, I realize that many assessments in the classroom can also be authentic, though it is rarely used.

Most teachers would justify the idea of not using authentic assessment more because of time constraints. Another big decision for not using this type more is the argument that standardized testing is very traditional. I agree with both statements, especially the standardized testing argument. I do feel that students should be trained how to take traditional types of tests in order to be successful at them. With that being said, I also feel as though there is adequate time to occasionally include alternate assessments, and the benefits make up for the time allotted.

The trick to authentic assessment is not to take on too much at one time. One type of authentic assessment per chapter or unit is fine to begin. As long as the project sheet and rubric are kept in a safe place for retrieval, adding another the following year is simple. Eventually as more is added to your toolbox, portfolios will be available to be included as a culminating assessment. Continue reading »

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