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ASCE ExCEEd Teaching Workshop 2010
Seminar VIOrganizing a Class II
Planning a Class!
Seminar VIOrganizing a Class II
Planning a Class!
Ron WelchRon Welch
ASCE ExCEEd Teaching Workshop 2010
Seminar VIOrganizing a Class II
Planning a Class!
Seminar VIOrganizing a Class II
Planning a Class!
Ron WelchRon Welch
Feedbackon
MuddiestPoint
Feedbackon
MuddiestPoint
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A Structured Methodology forOrganizing a Class
A Structured Methodology forOrganizing a Class
1. Formulate learning objectives.
2. Develop in-class learning activities. Prepare a lesson outline. Prepare “board notes.”
3. Develop out-of-class learning activities. Select reading assignments. Develop homework assignments and projects.
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A Structured Methodology forOrganizing a Class
A Structured Methodology forOrganizing a Class
1. Formulate learning objectives.
2. Develop in-class learning activities: Prepare a lesson outline. Prepare “board notes.”
3. Develop out-of-class learning activities. Select reading assignments. Develop homework assignments and projects.
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Identify major topics to be covered or learning activities to be performed.Typically 5 - 8 per class.Should address the lesson objectives.
Determine the hierarchy of concepts. Determine a logical sequence. Plan visual aids and demonstrations.
2. Prepare a Lesson Outline2. Prepare a Lesson Outline
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Example Outline: Trusses 1Example Outline: Trusses 1 Review (“just in time”)
2 Force Members Concurrent/Non-Concurrent Force Systems
Trusses Definition Examples
Real world examples PowerPoint presentation Model Demo Strength:Weight
Assumptions/Implications Example Problem
Reactions Method of Joints Method of Sections
Helpful Hints for Problem-Solving (If time permits)
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A Structured Methodology forOrganizing a Class
A Structured Methodology forOrganizing a Class
1. Formulate learning objectives.
2. Develop in-class learning activities: Prepare a lesson outline. Prepare “board notes.”
3. Develop out-of-class learning activities. Select reading assignments. Develop homework assignments and projects.
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Background on Board Notes Background on Board Notes Evolved from USMA’s segmented blackboards. Can be used for any classroom presentation
media: Other types of chalkboard Whiteboards Transparencies PowerPoint
Cited as “most effective” by previous ETW participants.
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The entire classroom presentation recorded accurately on paper
Generally one board per topic Plan use of colored chalk:
Illustrates hierarchy of ideasEnhances clarity, especially for graphicsAdds distinctive character to the class
2. Prepare “Board Notes”2. Prepare “Board Notes”
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Blank “Board Notes” Sheet
Blank “Board Notes” Sheet
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COURSE:______________ LESSON #: ___ INSTRUCTOR: _________________ SUBJECT: PAGE_____OF____
COURSE:______________ LESSON #: ___ INSTRUCTOR: _________________ SUBJECT: PAGE_____OF____
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ASCE ExCEEd Teaching Workshop 2010
Example “Board Notes”Example “Board Notes”• Demo Class I• In the Study Guide for this Seminar
• Demo Class I• In the Study Guide for this Seminar
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Example Board Notes
ASCE ExCEEd Teaching Workshop 2010
Example Board NotesExample Board Notes
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Example Board Notes
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Content of Board NotesContent of Board Notes All lesson content that you intend to
discuss in class May include:
Administrative announcementsVisual aids and demonstrationsQuestionsTransitions
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Integrate discrete topics into a coherent whole. Establish relationships between topics. Establish relationships between a given topic,
prior knowledge, and the “big picture.”
Why Are Transitions Important?
Why Are Transitions Important?
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Using “Board Notes”Using “Board Notes” Preparation:
Facilitates lesson organization.Serves as a rehearsal for class.
Use for reference during class. Frees up your hands. Frees up a lot of RAM.
Use as a record of what you taught.
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Classroom Assessment
Technique #3
Classroom Assessment
Technique #3
Approximate AnalogyApproximate Analogy
Board Notes are to a Class Presentation
as ___________ is to ______________
Board Notes are to a Class Presentation
as ___________ is to ______________
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A Structured Methodology forOrganizing a Class
A Structured Methodology forOrganizing a Class
1. Formulate learning objectives.
2. Develop in-class learning activities. Prepare a lesson outline. Prepare “board notes.”
3. Develop out-of-class learning activities. Select reading assignments. Develop homework assignments and projects.
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Time on task is critical to learning. Integrate in-class and out-of-class learning
activities.
Prepare Out-of-Class ActivitiesPrepare Out-of-Class ActivitiesSome Thoughts: Lowman
Chapter 8
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Provide an orientation: Why is this important? How does it relate to prior knowledge?
Provide learning objectives. Provide information. Stimulate critical thinking about the subject. Provide models. Provide opportunities to apply the knowledge:
In a familiar context. In new and unfamiliar contexts.
Assess the learners’ performance and provide feedback. Provide opportunities for self-assessment.
In classor
out of class?
In classor
out of class?
A Model Instructional StrategyA Model Instructional Strategy
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Prepare Out-of-Class ActivitiesPrepare Out-of-Class ActivitiesSome Thoughts: Lowman
Chapter 8 Time on task is critical to learning. Integrate in-class and out-of-class learning activities. Reading assignments:
Ensure that they are relevant. Hold students responsible for doing them.
Homework and projects: Include opportunities to apply knowledge in new contexts. Full benefit is only attained with constructive assessment
and feedback.
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Classroom Assessment
Technique #3
Classroom Assessment
Technique #3
Approximate AnalogyApproximate Analogy
Board Notes are to a Class Presentation
as ___________ is to ______________
Board Notes are to a Class Presentation
as ___________ is to ______________
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Planninga Class
Planninga Class
Seminar VIOrganizing a Class II
Seminar VIOrganizing a Class II
Ron WelchRon Welch
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Let’s Move to Team Rooms!Let’s Move to Team Rooms!