Component 1e:
Designing Coherent Instruction
What is Component 1e?
When creating lesson plans and the activities that go along with them, teachers must ensure that all information being taught is coherent and appropriate for each standard. In order to make sure the content is relevant and required, teachers should look at curriculum and state standards.
Why is Component 1e important?
It is important for teachers to understand component 1e so that students have the ability to thrive in the classroom. By creating thought provoking lessons and assessments that test the students' knowledge, teachers will enable them to think outside of the box. Furthermore, by having full knowledge of content, teachers will be better equipped to aid student learning and encourage a growth mindset.
Elements
The first element within Component 1e is learning activities. Within this element, teachers will motivate their students to learn the content presented to the best of their ability. Secondly, teachers must utilize instructional materials and resources that work well for all types of learners. It is important to incorporate technology into the classroom, as it is an integral part of today's society. Teachers should also consider their students' opinions when creating lesson plans because it is ultimately the students who will benefit from the activity. Furthermore, teachers must consider the effects of instructional groups. In order for students to learn from group activities, teachers should group students according to skill level and understanding. Teachers can choose to group students with full understanding together or they can choose to mix in skilled students with students who are struggling. Lastly, educators must consider lesson and unit structure. By designing lessons to fit their students' needs, teachers will be effective in helping them learn content. Lessons should not be so strict that they discourage student discussion. Rather lessons should provoke student thought and collaboration.
Possible Artifacts
State standards
Group projects in which students must think critically
Activities such as DBQ's that test a students' ability to synthesize
Danielson, C. (2007). Enhancing professional practice a framework for teaching (2nd ed.). Alexandria, Va.: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
When creating lesson plans and the activities that go along with them, teachers must ensure that all information being taught is coherent and appropriate for each standard. In order to make sure the content is relevant and required, teachers should look at curriculum and state standards.
Why is Component 1e important?
It is important for teachers to understand component 1e so that students have the ability to thrive in the classroom. By creating thought provoking lessons and assessments that test the students' knowledge, teachers will enable them to think outside of the box. Furthermore, by having full knowledge of content, teachers will be better equipped to aid student learning and encourage a growth mindset.
Elements
The first element within Component 1e is learning activities. Within this element, teachers will motivate their students to learn the content presented to the best of their ability. Secondly, teachers must utilize instructional materials and resources that work well for all types of learners. It is important to incorporate technology into the classroom, as it is an integral part of today's society. Teachers should also consider their students' opinions when creating lesson plans because it is ultimately the students who will benefit from the activity. Furthermore, teachers must consider the effects of instructional groups. In order for students to learn from group activities, teachers should group students according to skill level and understanding. Teachers can choose to group students with full understanding together or they can choose to mix in skilled students with students who are struggling. Lastly, educators must consider lesson and unit structure. By designing lessons to fit their students' needs, teachers will be effective in helping them learn content. Lessons should not be so strict that they discourage student discussion. Rather lessons should provoke student thought and collaboration.
Possible Artifacts
State standards
Group projects in which students must think critically
Activities such as DBQ's that test a students' ability to synthesize
Danielson, C. (2007). Enhancing professional practice a framework for teaching (2nd ed.). Alexandria, Va.: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.