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Janie Gutierrez

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E-Portfolio: Janie Gutierrez

 

The Efficiency Model

 

A Learning Design

Top 10 Principles of the Efficiency Model

1. Have precise standards

2. Instructional design models

3. Identification of specific and observable behavior

4. clearly state the educational goals.

5. Use prior knowledge and experiences.

6. Use critical thinking skills

7. Create age appropriate instruction

8. Group sessions

9. Non disciplinary problems

10. Step by step instruction

 

Top 10 Challenges to the Efficiency Model

1. Learners do not fully participate

2. A lot of the learning is social

3. Recognizing the type of learner

4. Working with partners or groups

5. Programmed instruction

6. old design model

7. Lack of use technology during the lesson

8. Lack of use of manipulative

9. Non student learner approach

10. Districts requirements

 

Step One: Define a Learn Goal

The learning goal is for the students to increase their reading fluency.

 

Step Two: State Objectives

1. Given a short story, the learner will be able to increase their reading rate from the last story.

 

Step Three: Sequence Instruction

1. The teacher will work with the learner on their sight words and spelling level.

2. The learner will be given a book on their reading level to read out loud.

3. Then teacher will have the learner read for one minute to check on reading rate.

4. Teacher will continue to monitored learner levels of recognition of sight words.

5. Teacher will continue to time the learners reading rate to check on their changes.

 

Step Four: Determine Learning Success

Learners will be working with the teacher and determine a fluency goal. A table will be kept indicating the learners progress. The teacher will continue to work with each learner until the goal has been met.

 

A Reflection and Critique of the Design

In this design, the learners can take control of their own learning. They are able to focus on their learning style and learning rate. The learners will be able to meet their goal.

 

 

 

 

 

The FACTS Model of Design

 

Teachers as Designers: A Cinquain Poem

Teacher knowledgeable, problem solvers,

engaging students’ attention and designers of lessons

 

Teachers as Designers: A Diamente Poem

Teacher caring, inspiring, coaching,

guiding and training

 

The FACTS Model: A Summary

The reason facts model design is so interesting is that it targets the educational principles which include the foundations, activities, contents, tools, and systems assessments.

 

The F is for Foundations

The F is for Foundations, is what our students need to succeed.

 

The A is for Activity

The A is for Activity, it is to have the children participate and learn with the other children.

 

The C is for Content

The C is for Content, is what our students need to learn to pass standard tests.

 

The T is for Tools

The T is for Tools, is what we should provide our student with every day to enhance their learning.

 

The S is for Systems of Assessment

The S is for System of Assessment, is how teachers determine if a lesson needs to be re-taught.

 

 

 

FACTS Chapter 4 and 5 Project 

Literacy:

Students will understand vocabulary on the theme of community helpers as wells as to begin to understand the roles, responsibilities and services provided by community helpers. They will also be able to count 1 to 40.

Problem-Solving:

Students will be exposed to different library material showing the tools used by each community helper. Students will be introduced to their tools and will be able to role play using those tool in dramatic centers. Students will also be introduced to several on-line activites/games and other instructional software.

Knowledge:

The lesson will focus on having the students become familar with matching at least five community helpers with the tools used in their profession, and be able to count 1 to 40.

Using Information:

In this lesson the students will be able to analyze the different tools used by the communtiy helpers and be able to identify other community helpers that would use the sames tools.

Community:

During circle time activities each student will participate in different exercises including playing a part in dramatic play which the student will role play characters from stories that they have read involving the different community helpers. Students will participate in game activities that concentrate on counting, sorting and naming using tools used by community helpers.

Activities

Authentic Activities:

1. Students will brainstorm on the different community helpers available in a school.

2. Students will choose a desired community helper they would like to become someday. 3. Students will draw a picture showing the community helper and some tools they use.

Background Building Activities:

1. Students will discuss various professions of family members.

2. Students will review the professions and discuss how they are helping the community. 3. Students will discuss books on community helpers.

4. Students will discuss why they would like to become a particular community helper.

Constructing Activities:

1. Students will view short video about different community helpers.

2. Students will participate in a dramatic play in which they will imitate different tools used by different community helpers.

3. Students will actively participate in singing songs of different community helpers.

4. Students will reflect on what they want to become as they grow up.

5. Students will continue going to the different learning centers spending equal time in each.

Sharing Activities:

1. Students will share their viewpoints on community helpers through dramatic play.

2. students will be grouped into threes and will act out a specific community helper.

Contents

Contents:

§113.2. Social Studies, Kindergarten. (a) Introduction. (1) In Kindergarten, the focus is on the self, home, family, and classroom. The study of our state and national heritage begins with an examination of the celebration of patriotic holidays and the contributions of historical people. The concept of chronology is introduced. Students discuss geographic concepts of location and physical and human characteristics of places. Students are introduced to the basic human needs of food, clothing, and shelter and to ways that people meet these needs. Students learn the purpose of rules and the role of authority figures in the home and school. Students learn customs, symbols, and celebrations that represent American beliefs and principles and contribute to our national identity. Students compare family customs and traditions and describe examples of technology in the home and school. Students acquire information from a variety of oral and visual sources. (2) To support the teaching of the essential knowledge and skills, the use of a variety of rich material such as biographies; folktales, myths, and legends; and poetry, songs, and artworks is encouraged. Selections may include You're a Grand Old Flag and a children's biography of George Washington. Motivating resources are also available from museums, historical sites, presidential libraries, and local and state preservation societies. (3) The eight strands of the essential knowledge and skills for social studies are intended to be integrated for instructional purposes. Skills listed in the geography and social studies skills strands in subsection (b) of this section should be incorporated into the teaching of all essential knowledge and skills for social studies. A greater depth of understanding of complex content material can be attained when integrated social studies content from the various disciplines and critical-thinking skills are taught together. (4) Throughout social studies in Kindergarten-Grade 12, students build a foundation in history; geography; economics; government; citizenship; culture; science, technology, and society; and social studies skills. The content, as appropriate for the grade level or course, enables students to understand the importance of patriotism, function in a free enterprise society, and appreciate the basic values of our state and nation as referenced in the Texas Education Code, §28.002(h). (b) Knowledge and skills. (1) History. The student understands that holidays are celebrations of special events. The student is expected to: (A) explain the reasons for national patriotic holidays such as Presidents' Day and Independence Day; and (B) identify customs associated with national patriotic holidays such as parades and fireworks on Independence Day. (2) History. The student understands how historical figures and ordinary people helped to shape the community, state, and nation. The student is expected to: (A) identify the contributions of historical figures such as Stephen F. Austin and George Washington who helped to shape our state and nation; and (B) identify ordinary people who have shaped the community. (3) History. The student understands the concept of chronology. The student is expected to: (A) place events in chronological order; and (B) use vocabulary related to time and chronology, including before, after, next, first, and last. (4) Geography. The student understands the concept of location. The student is expected to: (A) use terms, including over, under, near, far, left, and right, to describe relative location; and (B) locate places on the school campus and describe their relative locations. (5) Geography. The student understands the physical and human characteristics of the environment. The student is expected to: (A) identify the physical characteristics of places such as landforms, bodies of water, natural resources, and weather; and (B) identify the human characteristics of places such as types of houses and wa

Tools

Tools:

• Books :

  • People Who Keep You Safe by Cathy French
  • Who Are We by Tanner Ottley Gay
  • The Builder by Kari James
  • Big Dig: A Pop-Up Construction! Let’s go to work! by Paul Stickland
  • My Dentist by Harlow Rockwell
  • The Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist by Stan & Jan Berenstain
  • The Berenstain Bears Go to the Doctor
  • Grandfather Tang’s Story by Ann Tombert
  • On the Move by Ming Tan

• Numeral templates

• Kid Size Crayons

• Lyrics to on the bus

• PDA with assessment software used to assess students

• Outcomes Spreadsheet

• Community helpers Worksheet

Systems of Assessment

Assessments:

The student will be required identify a different community helper and match it on the graphing chart to their appropriate tool.

 

Students are encouraged to participate in all of the learning centers throughout the course of the day.

 

Students will also be responsible to actively participate in circle reading time while singing along too different songs, repeating rhymes and poems.

Learning Environment 

Environment:

Students have access to the classroom library which contain various library books on community helpers as well, as to the different tools they use. The students will view streaming video from United Streaming on the community helpers and their job responsibilities. The lesson will be structured and they students will be able to express their opinions and interpretations of the lesson.

 

 

Final FACTS Design Foundations

 

Literacy: Literacy is entrenched into the many activities in a second grade classroom. Students will be learning and using various symbols during this project. Students will begin the year by learning about the letters of the alphabet long and short vowel sounds. Student will explore the project as they use visual presentations.
Problem-Solving: Strategies: Second grade students have began to develop their problem solving strategies and are on the process of mastery. Students will be comparing, contrasting and analyzing information. Authentic Anchored Problem: Each school year, teachers plan field trips to go on. The students will have an opportunity to research different places that are nearby and are age appropriate for their field trip. In groups, the students will create a PowerPoint presentation to convince other student where to go for their school field trip
Knowledge: This lesson will focus on choosing a location for a field trip from a map, directions to the site, and searching the internet and creating a presentation. Disciplinary Structures: map, directions and internet research and presentation. Disciplinary Processes: Students will learn about reading maps, give directions to the site, search for possible locations for a field trip and create a PowerPoint presentation to persuade their classmates to choose their location. Disciplinary Discourses forms: Pamphlets and brochures and Internet search print outs, videos
Using Information: Students will become an expert of their chosen destination for this project. They will need to search for information about their location and demonstrate why the students should visit their location on the school’s field trip. They will create a PowerPoint presentation. Each group will work collaboratively to be able to present to the class what they have learned.
Community: This lesson allows the students to collaborative with other in their groups. Each student will be gathering, analyzing, and comparing information with their group members to present the best reasons their grade level should visit their location. Students will also have an opportunity to view all the presentation before making a decision.

Activities

Authentic Activities:

A1. Student will be divided into groups of three or four depending on the class size.

A2. Students will brainstorm various places to go on a field trip.

A3. Students will choose three top places to research.

A4. Students will share their knowledge of the top three locations.

A5. Students will choose one place to go on the school field trip.

A6. Students will create a PowerPoint presentation to persuade their classmates to choose their location.

A7. Students will use digital cameras to take pictures during the field trip

Background Building Activities:

B1. Discuss previous field trips they have been on.

B2. Discuss how to work in cooperative groups.

B3. Review how to use a search engine online.

B4. Review how to find places on a map.

B5. Review the four key directions.

B6. Learn about the voting process.

B7. Review the writing process.

B8. Discuss how to persuade someone.

B9. Discuss how to make a PowerPoint presentation.

B10. Discuss what makes a good PowerPoint.

B11. Review how to use a digital camera.

Constructing Activities:

C1. Students will create a PowerPoint presentation about their selected location.

C2. Students will create a slideshow about their field trip experience.

Sharing Activities:

S1. Students will share their PowerPoint to their classmates.

S2. Students will share their knowledge of their chosen location.

S3. Students will share their slideshow presentations with a class.

Contents

Contents:

Language Arts

(1) Listening/speaking/purposes. The student listens attentively and engages actively in a variety of oral language experiences. The student is expected to:

 

(A)  determine the purpose(s) for listening such as to get information, to solve problems, and to enjoy and appreciate (K-3);

 

(B)   respond appropriately and courteously to directions and questions (K-3);

 

(C)   participate in rhymes, songs, conversations, and discussions (K-3);

 

(D)  listen critically to interpret and evaluate (K-3);

 

(E)   listen responsively to stories and other texts read aloud, including selections from classic and contemporary works (K-3); and

 

(2) Listening/speaking/culture. The student listens and speaks to gain knowledge of his/her own culture, the culture of others, and the common elements of cultures. The student is expected to:

 

(A)  connect experiences and ideas with those of others through speaking and listening (K-3); and

 

(B)   compare language and oral traditions (family stories) that reflect customs, regions, and      cultures (K-3).

 

(3) Listening/speaking/audiences/oral grammar. The student speaks appropriately to different audiences for different purposes and occasions. The student is expected to:

 

(A)  choose and adapt spoken language appropriate to the audience, purpose, and occasion, including use of appropriate volume and rate (K-3);

 

(B)  use verbal and nonverbal communication in effective ways such as making announcements, giving directions, or making introductions (K-3);

 

(C)  ask and answer relevant questions and make contributions in small or large group discussions (K-3);

 

(D)  present dramatic interpretations of experiences, stories, poems, or plays (K-3); and

 

(E)   gain increasing control of grammar when speaking such as using subject-verb agreement, complete sentences, and correct tense (K-3).

(4) Listening/speaking/communication. The student communicates clearly by putting thoughts and feelings into spoken words. The student is expected to:

(A)  use vocabulary to describe clearly ideas, feelings, and experiences (K-3);

 

(B)  clarify and support spoken messages using appropriate props such as objects, pictures, or charts (K-3); and

 

(C)  retell a spoken message by summarizing or clarifying (K-3).

 

(7) Reading/variety of texts. The student reads widely for different purposes in varied sources. The student is expected to:

 

(A)  read classic and contemporary works (2-8);

 

(B)   read from a variety of genres for pleasure and to acquire information from both print and electronic sources (2-3); and

 

(C)  read to accomplish various purposes, both assigned and self-selected (2-3).

12) Reading inquiry/research. The student generates questions and conducts research using information from various sources. The student is expected to:

 

(A)  identify relevant questions for inquiry such as "Why do birds build different kinds of nests?" (K-3);

 

(B)   use alphabetical order to locate information (1-3);

 

(C)   recognize and use parts of a book to locate information, including table of contents, chapter titles, guide words, and indices (1-3);

 

(D)  use multiple sources, including print such as an encyclopedia, technology, and experts, to locate information that addresses questions (2-3);

 

(E)   interpret and use graphic sources of information such as maps, charts, graphs, and diagrams (2-3);

 

(F)    locate and use important areas of the library media center (2-3);

 

(G)  demonstrate learning through productions and displays such as murals, written and oral reports, and dramatizations (2-3); and

 

(H)  draw conclusions from information gathered (K-3).

 

(14) Writing/purposes. The student writes for a variety of audiences and purposes, and in various forms. The student is expected to:

 

(A)  write to record ideas and reflections (K-3);

 

(B)   write to discover, develop, and refine ideas (1-3);

 

(C)   write to communicate with a variety of audiences (1-3); and

 

(D)  write in different forms for different purposes such as lists to record, letters to invite or thank, and stories or poems to entertain (1-3).

 

(20) Writing/inquiry/research. The student uses writing as a tool for learning and research. The student is expected to:

 

(A)  write or dictate questions for investigating (2-3);

 

(B)   record his/her own knowledge of a topic in various ways such as by drawing pictures, making lists, and showing connections among ideas (K-3);

 

(C)   take simple notes from relevant sources such as classroom guests, information books, and media sources (2-3); and

 

(D)  compile notes into outlines, reports, summaries, or other written efforts using available technology (2-3).

 

Social Studies

 

(5) Geography. The student uses simple geographic tools such as maps, globes, and photographs. The student is expected to:

 

(A)  use symbols, find locations, and determine directions on maps and globes; and

 

(B)   draw maps to show places and routes.

 

(17) Social studies skills. The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired from a variety of sources including electronic technology. The student is expected to:

 

(A)  obtain information about a topic using a variety of oral sources such as conversations, interviews, and music;

 

(B)   obtain information about a topic using a variety of visual sources such as pictures, graphics, television, maps, computer software, literature, reference sources, and artifacts;

 

(C)   use various parts of a source, including the table of contents, glossary, and index, as well as keyword computer searches, to locate information;

 

(D)  sequence and categorize information; and

 

(E)   interpret oral, visual, and print material by identifying the main idea, predicting, and comparing and contrasting.

 

(18) Social studies skills. The student communicates in written, oral, and visual forms. The student is expected to:

 

(A)  express ideas orally based on knowledge and experiences; and

 

(B)   create written and visual material such as stories, poems, maps, and graphic organizers to express ideas.

 

(19) Social studies skills. The student uses problem-solving and decision-making skills, working independently and with others, in a variety of settings. The student is expected to:

 

(A)  use a problem-solving process to identify a problem, gather information, list and consider options, consider advantages and disadvantages, choose and implement a solution, and evaluate the effectiveness of the solution; and

 

(B)   use a decision-making process to identify a situation that requires a decision, gather information, identify options, predict consequences, and take action to implement a decision.

 

 

 

Technology Applications

 

(1) Foundations. The student demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of hardware components, software programs, and their connections. The student is expected to:

 

(A)  use technology terminology appropriate to the task;

 

(B)   start and exit programs as well as create, name, and save files; and

 

(C)   use networking terminology such as on-line, network, or password and access remote equipment on a network such as a printer.

 

(2) Foundations. The student uses data input skills appropriate to the task. The student is expected to:

 

(A)  use a variety of input devices such as mouse, keyboard, disk drive, modem, voice/sound recorder, scanner, digital video, CD-ROM, or touch screen;

 

(B)   use proper keyboarding techniques such as correct hand and body positions and smooth and rhythmic keystroke patterns as grade-level appropriate;

 

(C)   demonstrate touch keyboarding techniques for operating the alphabetic, numeric, punctuation, and symbol keys as grade-level appropriate;

 

(D)  produce documents at the keyboard, proofread, and correct errors; and

 

(E)   use language skills including capitalization, punctuation, spelling, word division, and use of numbers and symbols as grade-level appropriate.

 

(3) Foundations. The student complies with the laws and examines the issues regarding the use of technology in society. The student is expected to: 

 

(A)  follow acceptable use policies when using computers; and

 

(B)   model respect of intellectual property by not illegally copying software or another individual's electronic work.

 

(4) Information acquisition. The student uses a variety of strategies to acquire information from electronic resources, with appropriate supervision. The student is expected to:

 

(A)  apply keyword searches to acquire information; and

 

(B)   select appropriate strategies to navigate and access information for research and resource sharing.

 

(5) Information acquisition. The student acquires electronic information in a variety of formats, with appropriate supervision. The student is expected to:

 

(A)  acquire information including text, audio, video, and graphics; and

 

(B)   use on-line help.

 

(6) Information acquisition. The student evaluates the acquired electronic information. The student is expected to:

 

(A)  determine the success of strategies used to acquire electronic information; and

 

(B)   determine the usefulness and appropriateness of digital information.

 

(7) Solving problems. The student uses appropriate computer-based productivity tools to create and modify solutions to problems. The student is expected to:

 

(A)  use software programs with audio, video, and graphics to enhance learning experiences; and

 

(B)   use appropriate software, including the use of word processing and multimedia, to express ideas and solve problems.

 

(8) Solving problems. The student uses research skills and electronic communication, with appropriate supervision, to create new knowledge. The student is expected to:

 

(A)  use communication tools to participate in group projects; and

 

(B)   use electronic tools and research skills to build a knowledge base regarding a topic, task, or assignment.

 

(9) Solving problems. The student uses technology applications to facilitate evaluation of work, both process and product. The student is expected to:

 

(A)  use software features, such as on-line help, to evaluate work progress; and

 

(B)   (B) use software features, such as slide show previews, to evaluate final product. 

Tools

Tools:

A1. Computers with Internet access

A2. Digital camera

A3. PowerPoint software

A4. Books about the chosen location

A5. Maps (Google maps)

A6. Books about voting

A7. Videos that show someone who is persuading

A8. LCD projector

Systems of Assessment

Assessments: Students will be given a rubric to follow for their final presentation. The student will be using the same rubric to evaluate other groups when they present their projects. The teacher will determine the overall grade for the grade based on her and the student’s comments.

Learning Environment

Environment: Classroom Student’s desks will be arranged in groups of three of four. Students will be able to use the classroom computers once they have narrowed their choices to three locations. The teacher will be walking around assisting where needed. Student will briefly explain their plan to the teacher and receive an approval to continue. Once the students are ready to conduct research on the computer, they will be monitored on which sites they visit. Computer Lab The computer lab will be used in order for the entire class to work on the project at the same time. It will also be available before and after school if needed.   Home Students will be encouraged to look for materials at home in magazines, newspapers or home computer. They are also encouraged to ask parents for help and suggestions. Values The classroom environment will show students working together, listening and voicing their opinions about the project. The students will have a safe and inviting environment for them to excel in.

 

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