This document provides an overview of the course content and assignments for EDU 311 Models and Theories of Instruction. It outlines the weekly topics which include factors to consider in lesson planning, writing objectives using Bloom's taxonomy, analyzing lesson plan components, designing cooperative learning activities, assessing student learning, and developing a signature lesson plan. Assignments involve writing papers, creating tables and presentations, developing assessments, observing a teacher's lesson, and designing a full lesson plan. The course appears to cover foundational concepts of instructional design and lesson planning.

1. EDU/311
MODELS AND THEORIES OF
INSTRUCTION
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EDU 311 Week 1 Main Factors of LessonPlans Paper
Resources: The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards website and Ch. 1
of Methods for Effective Teaching
Write a 350- to 700-word paper in which you:
 Identify the main factors to consider when lesson planning, and
 Identify the differences between goals and observable and measurable objectives.
Consider the following factors:
 The framework for teaching
 The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards' core propositions
 Any other factors of importance, such as the assessment of prior knowledge
Create a graphic organizer that compares and contrasts the framework and the
standards.

2. Format your paper according to APA guidelines.
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EDU 311 Week 2 Writing Objectives Activity
Resources: Bloom's Taxonomy Matrix and Writing Observable and Measurable
Objectives Using the ABCD Method
Select one content standard as the focus of an instructional unit.
Write a title for your unit based on your chosen content standard.
Write an objective for each of the six Bloom's cognitive process dimensions using the
ABCD method for writing objectives. The objectives must progressively increase in
difficulty within the context of your unit.
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EDU 311 Week 2 Lesson Plan Components Table
Resource: Lesson Plan Components Table
Locate three new lesson plans, each from a different content area, on the Internet or from
a published source.
Complete the Lesson Plan Components Table by describing the following for each
lesson:
 Lesson components
 Components that you believe are lacking
 Learning styles addressed
 Instructional strategies used in each lesson
 Purpose of each instructional strategy
Write at least a 90-word reflection on the quality of the lesson plan and its components.
Format your paper according to APA guidelines.

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EDU 311 Week 3 Cooperative Learning Activity and Lesson
Plan
Resource: Lesson Plan Critique Table
Locate a lesson plan that includes a cooperative learning activity to present to your
Learning Team. Alternatively, you may locate an existing lesson plan and incorporate a
cooperative learning activity into it.
Discuss the characteristics and structures of the cooperative learning activities with your
Learning Team. Address the important components of group building.
Select a state standard as the basis of a lesson or instruction.
Design a lesson incorporating a cooperative learning activity that addresses the standard.
Share your lesson plan with the class:
 Online Campus students: Post a 150-word summary in the course discussion that
explains how your team would lead a class to conduct your cooperative learning
activity. Attach your team's lesson plan to the post.
 Local Campus students: Bring a printed copy of your team's lesson plan to class,
and lead the class in your cooperative learning activity.
Complete the Lesson Plan Critique Table by critiquing each Learning Team's lesson plan
for effectiveness, and identify any anticipated challenges associated with implementation.
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EDU 311 Week 3 Cooperative Learning Presentation
Complete the Cooperative Learning Presentation.
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Cooperative Learning Presentation

4. Select either Option A or B to complete your assignment.
Option A: Cooperative Learning Presentation – Lesson
Plans
Visualize the following scenario: Your principal has been impressed with how you have
engaged the diverse learners in your classroom. The department chair has asked you to
deliver a teacher in-service training about how differentiated instruction has helped you
engage various learners in both individual and cooperative group settings.
Select a lesson plan you find on the Internet or from a published source.
Prepare a 5- to 7-slide multimedia presentation that includes the following:
 Describe three strategies for differentiating the lesson for diverse learners. Explain how
each strategy meets the needs of diverse learners. At least one of the strategies should
differentiate instruction within the context of a cooperative learning setting.
 Address any potential challenges and benefits associated with the implementation of your
suggested differentiated instruction in a cooperative learning setting.
 Describe important components of group building.
 Explain different ways to govern cooperative learning groups.
Option B: Cooperative Learning Presentation –
Techniques
Visualize the following scenario: Your district wants to implement cooperative learning
techniques in their schools, and you have been selected to participate in the team tasked to
implement the program. The district has asked that you create a presentation for teachers
participating in the pilot program.
Choose three cooperative learning techniques. Identify three challenges and three benefits for
each cooperative learning technique.
Prepare a 5- to 7-slide multimedia presentation that includes the following:
 Describe three strategies for differentiating instruction in a cooperative learning group.
Include one strategy for each technique you selected. Explain how each strategy meets
the needs of diverse learners.
 Address any potential challenges and benefits associated with the implementation of your
suggested differentiated instruction.
 Describe important components of group building.
 Explain different ways to govern cooperative learning groups.
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5. EDU 311 Week 4 AssessmentBrochure
Create a brochure that a student teacher or mentee could use as a reference about
assessments. Include the following information:
 Compare formal and informal assessments
 Define formative and summative assessment strategies
 Explain authentic assessment
 Provide three examples of formative assessments and three examples of
summative assessments, and explain when they are appropriate to use in the
classroom
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EDU 311 Week 4 Self-Assessmentof Dispositions
Complete the Self-Assessment of Dispositions form.
 The purpose of the self-evaluation of dispositions is for you to use self-reflection to
determine your disposition toward teaching.
 This analysis provides you with feedback regarding your personal qualities related
to the teaching profession as well as areas that you continue to develop
throughout your program of study.
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EDU 311 Week 4 Teacher Interview and Observation on
Lesson Implementation
Resources:
 Questions for Teacher Interview on Lesson Planning
 Questions for Teacher Observation on Lesson Implementation
Observe a teacher implementing a lesson in a classroom setting.
Interview a teacher about lesson plan development.

6. Note: Bring two printed copies of lesson plans of your own or from the Internet or a
published source when you meet with the teacher. Participate in a discussion about what
you think are the important components of an effective lesson plan and generate a list of
the most important components.
Write a 525- to 700-word reflection about the observation, addressing all questions, and
include a summary of your impressions of the interview and the observation.
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Document your observation/reflection on My Time Log.
Note: This assignment—an evaluated observation—requires a formal field experience
evaluation. Remember to inform the classroom/site teacher that they will receive an email
with the appropriate field experience evaluation form that they will need to complete.
Ensure that you have an accurate email address for the classroom/site teacher.
Select "Field Experience Evaluation – Observation –" in the Activity field on My Time Log
to have the evaluation form submitted to your reviewer.
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EDU 311 Week 5 Video Reflection Chartand Summary
Resources: "Lesson on Birds," "A Lesson on Fractions," and Video Reflection Chart
Watch "Lesson on Birds" and "A Lesson on Fractions" from Pearson Media.
Assume the role of the teacher in both videos and complete the Video Reflection Chart.
Write a 1-2 page summary that:
 Explains the importance of reflection in teaching
 Describes how to use reflection to improve decision making
 Identifies how reflection would guide a revision of instruction in the "Lesson on
Birds" and "A Lesson on Fractions" videos
Format your summary according to APA guidelines.
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7. EDU 311 Week 5 Lesson Plan
Develop a lesson plan using the topic you selected in Week 2.
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Note. If permitted, use the lesson you developed for this course and teach it to students in
a grade-appropriate classroom. Reflect on your experience on My Time Log including
revisions you would make to the lesson based on the experience.
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EDU 311 Week 5 Signature Assignment:Lesson Plan
Complete the Signature Assignment: Lesson Plan*.
*I encourage you to use the Lesson Plan Template posted on this page. The template
covers all of the Signature Assignment requirements.
Submit your assignment.
Note: If permitted, use the lesson you developed for this course and teach it to students in
a grade-appropriate classroom. Reflect on your experience on My Time Log including
revisions you would make to the lesson based on the experience.
Signature Assignment: Lesson Plan*
Develop a 45-minute classroom lesson plan for a specific elementary grade level and
academic content area. You may not use a lesson plan from an already published source.
Use the following lesson plan format:
 Central Focus of Lesson
o Select state standard(s) for your identified elementary grade level and academic
content area.
o Based on the selected standard(s), describe the central focus of the topic in this
lesson plan.
 Learning Objectives
o Include 3–5 learning objectives for the 45-minute lesson.
o Develop the objectives based on the following criteria:
 Specific, measurable, and observable
 States what students will know and be able to do
 Aligned to state standards

8.  Grade-level and content-area appropriate
 Materials
o Identify (and provide as appropriate) the materials and instructional resources needed
for the teacher and students. Resources may include technology, handouts, guest
speakers, etc.
o Describe how the materials support and enhance the lesson.
 Classroom Arrangement and Grouping
o Describe the classroom arrangement and grouping strategies you will use during this
lesson.
o Explain how the physical layout and classroom arrangement supports the instructional
approach defined in your lesson plan.
o Explain how the grouping strategies you selected support the students.
 Instructional Approach
o Explain your instructional approach.
o Provide a detailed outline of the lesson based on the following:
 Set the stage for learning
 Lesson delivery and guided practice
 Closure
 Independent practice
 Assessment
o Create at least one formative that aligns to the selected state standard(s) and the
lesson objectives.
o Create at least one summative assessment that aligns to the selected state
standard(s) and the lesson objectives.
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