2.2 Research-Based Learner-Centered Strategies
Candidates model and facilitate the use of research-based, learner-centered strategies addressing the diversity of all students. (PSC 2.2/ISTE 2b)
Standard 2.2 asks candidates to model and facilitate the use of researched-based, learning-centered strategies addressing the diversity of all students. The Internet lesson plan was created to incorporate a student-centered learning task that aligns to the template shaped by ISTE. The lesson plan incorporates standards, essential questions, assessment techniques, resources, instructional procedures, activities, differentiation, and a closing. The lesson plan was aligned to fourth grade Science Georgia Performance Standards specifically relating to weather.
In order to plan, prepare, develop, and implement this artifact, research based instructional strategies were required. Integrating Web Tools in an authentic and meaningful way meant student engagement was increased, resulting in high achievement. By modeling and facilitating the use of research-based strategies I was able to design a meaningful and impactful learning experience. Students had to assume the role of a meteorologist by developing a weather script and then record it in front of a green screen. This connected the learners to the real world and allowed them to use the same process and technologies that a real meteorologist does. Through having students create a variety of products and allowing them to choose different elements of their projects, I was able to model and facilitate a learner-centered and diverse environment. Each product expressed the student’s individual personality and learning style, which served to differentiate learning in order to address the diversity of all students.
The development and implementation of this lesson plan was an influential learning experience for me. The template of the lesson plan was different from those that I have used in the past. Using research-based strategies to create learner-centered experiences allowed me to fully understand the importance of creating technology enriched lessons that value the diversity of student learning styles. In order to ensure that all students needs were met I could have provided more options in regards to the products the students created.
After implementing this lesson I was able to evaluate the impact of student learning through summative and formative assessments. After analyzing these results I found that the tasks contributed to an increase in student achievement. The depth of knowledge that was demonstrated through student’s products exceeded my expectations.
In order to plan, prepare, develop, and implement this artifact, research based instructional strategies were required. Integrating Web Tools in an authentic and meaningful way meant student engagement was increased, resulting in high achievement. By modeling and facilitating the use of research-based strategies I was able to design a meaningful and impactful learning experience. Students had to assume the role of a meteorologist by developing a weather script and then record it in front of a green screen. This connected the learners to the real world and allowed them to use the same process and technologies that a real meteorologist does. Through having students create a variety of products and allowing them to choose different elements of their projects, I was able to model and facilitate a learner-centered and diverse environment. Each product expressed the student’s individual personality and learning style, which served to differentiate learning in order to address the diversity of all students.
The development and implementation of this lesson plan was an influential learning experience for me. The template of the lesson plan was different from those that I have used in the past. Using research-based strategies to create learner-centered experiences allowed me to fully understand the importance of creating technology enriched lessons that value the diversity of student learning styles. In order to ensure that all students needs were met I could have provided more options in regards to the products the students created.
After implementing this lesson I was able to evaluate the impact of student learning through summative and formative assessments. After analyzing these results I found that the tasks contributed to an increase in student achievement. The depth of knowledge that was demonstrated through student’s products exceeded my expectations.