Instruction
Given:
Small group instruction is often used to help students learn from and with one another.
Using the attached lesson plan format, develop an original 20–30 minute lesson plan. Submit this lesson plan as an attachment to this task.
1. Under the instructional plan section of the lesson plan, provide specific information regarding instructions and role expectations.
Answer the following questions, as if you had already taught this lesson you have created.
1. Describe the overall teaching situation, including group characteristics, seating arrangement, and any additional criteria necessary to present the learning environment.
2. Explain the reasons behind the rules you established for student behavior and participation during your lesson presentation.
3.Explain the connection between group size and student learning levels.
4. Evaluate the effectiveness of your instruction regarding small group role expectations.
Explain the thinking process you went through to complete this evaluation.
5. Describe an alternative approach you could have used to improve the level of student participation in the small group.
Justify your choices of recommendations.
6. Explain how you might regroup students for future small group instruction based on changes in student learning levels.
Explain what you considered as you formulated ideas regarding personal and/or professional implications.