Sunday March 29, 2020
My Lesson Plan reflections
In my lesson plan, I realized that I needed to add in prompts so that the students would know what to do next. I reflected on my passed experiences, whereby I received prompts on how to proceed in an online environment. I remembered receiving a document called an "Advising Document". This document is used by The University of the West Indies Open Campus. This document informs or prompt you on a sequence of events that you as a student should follow step by step in order to be successful in your academic program. As a result, I created one for my lifelong learners who work on their own an advising document. This document would act as a prompt to guide Management students through the blended learning lesson. See below Management Skills - Lesson Advising Document.
What is reflective
practice?
In my reflections, in the execution of the Management Skills lesson plan in the sandbox, I realized that I used two reflection models to create my online lesson. Schon (1991) Reflection-In-Action (as I followed the lesson plan design). Reflection-On-Action (as I critiqued the online lesson layout). Kolb (1984) experience from learning, as I troubleshooted the lesson flow, items that may be missing, and what solutions or action is needed. I reflected on what I have experienced in the past as my point of reference to inform the process.
Cambridge Assessment International Education (2020). Getting started with Reflective Practice
Sargent-Capron, I. (2020). Ilonka Sargent-Capron Reflective-reflexive Practices Blog. Retrieved
My Lesson Plan reflections
In
module 4, the video on Online Writing and Reflection Activities which outlined
using various digital tools within a lesson, such as wikis, blogs and social media. These tools encourage meaningful reflection activities
in an online class (Bury & Bonk, 2014). It also dealt with assessment
schemes.
This video connected with my blended learning class, with the reflective lesson plan using two digital tools to engage in the reflective writing activities online. The two digital tools: Blogs, and online wiki.
Using Schon (1991) reflection model, reflection-on-action. I reflected on my lesson for a blended learning class of lifelong learners (ages 18 to 65). The Unit Subject is Leadership & Management. The Topic is Management Skills. I realized that I needed to include a lesson recap of the prior lesson. Therefore, I added in an Introduction to the lesson called a recap of the last lesson with a YouTube video clip. See link https://youtu.be/ofVyagrblgI
Management Skills Lesson Recap Video Clip
Section 2:
Instructional Planning
Anticipatory Set
The materials and
activities I will use to open the lesson. The Bold is for any materials I will
need to prepare for the lesson.
For example:
· I will use YouTube video clip to recap
the last lesson
· I will use Powtoon to introduce the
lesson objectives to engage students the topic/ discussion to describe their
management skills.
Time Needed - 5 minutes
I adjusted the lesson plan to now include the YouTube video Clip.
The objectives were animated using Powtoon to introduce the lesson objectives to engage students in the topic/ discussion - management skills. It provided a flow to the lesson using various forms of digital media. See video below
The objectives were animated using Powtoon to introduce the lesson objectives to engage students in the topic/ discussion - management skills. It provided a flow to the lesson using various forms of digital media. See video below
Management Skills Lesson Topic and Objectives Video Clip
In my lesson plan, I realized that I needed to add in prompts so that the students would know what to do next. I reflected on my passed experiences, whereby I received prompts on how to proceed in an online environment. I remembered receiving a document called an "Advising Document". This document is used by The University of the West Indies Open Campus. This document informs or prompt you on a sequence of events that you as a student should follow step by step in order to be successful in your academic program. As a result, I created one for my lifelong learners who work on their own an advising document. This document would act as a prompt to guide Management students through the blended learning lesson. See below Management Skills - Lesson Advising Document.
Management
Skills - Lesson Advising Document
In this lesson you are advised to
follow this sequence to be successful in this lesson
Important
Note: Review Extra Resources that are in the form of Website links, Pdf. And
Word documents
1. Watch the YouTube video clip on
the purpose and Lesson objectives - click the link
2. Look at Management Skills presentation
3. Read information on Reflective
Practices website. Look for Schon (1991). Reflection ON Practice and Reflection
IN Practice.
Prompt
What is reflective
practice?
“Listen to these educators discussing
what reflective practice means
for them. How do their ideas about
reflective practice compare with yours?” (Cambridge
Assessment International Education, 2020).
You may click on the Transcript of the video
below
Prompt
What are the benefits of reflective
practice?
“Listen to these educators giving their views on the
benefits of reflective practice. Which of the benefits are most relevant to you
and your colleagues?” (Cambridge
Assessment International Education, 2020).
You may click on the Transcript of the video below
4. Participate in Discussion. See Discussion Rubrics on how it is marked.
5. Post to the discussion forum.
Comment on other students post.
6. Take the quiz on Reflection &
Management Skills. You have 2 attempts.
7. Take the Management Skills Test
and pot responses in the online wiki.
Use APA format.
You will be expected to write the reflection using complete sentences, proper
capitalization and punctuation, and utilize an example from work/ simulation to
demonstrate your understanding.
8. Participate in Discussion. See Discussion Rubrics on how it is marked.
9. Post to the discussion forum.
Comment on other students post.
10. Homework – create your blog. You are to write the reflection using complete
sentences, proper capitalization and punctuation, and utilize an example from your
work. You will also create a Profile/Introduction Page using photos, graphics
and/or video.
11. Once your blog posting activities are
completed, you are to provide teacher with blog link and send the blog link to
email address: ilonka.sargent-capron@my.open.uwi.edu
After the design /construction of my lesson into to an online lesson in the sandbox platform, I realized that an Item was missing. I examined the layout of the online lesson, and placed myself in the Management students "shoes". How would the students receive this layout with the location of the information and materials to be covered in this 120 minutes lessons.
I troubleshooted the lesson for these key elements:
- Easy location of the information that is required for each activity
- Activity appropriate for age level and the task to be performed
- The two reflective digital tools were suited for the task
- The correct type of testing being used for the task (formative vs. summative)
- Directions provided
- Where the activity/task information is to be written
- How the activity would be marked rubrics
- Homework instructions
- Extra resources, e.g. APA formatting Guide
- Late Submission of work
- Technical/ computer skills required
I then realized that I missed the conclusion or wrap up of the lesson prompt. Therefore, I created a voice note.
Script
Lesson Summary
Image 1. Voice Note Narrator, Ilonka Sargent-Capron
I would give a summary of this lesson.
In this lesson you would of discussed the purpose
of Management skills & Schon (1991) reflective model
- Applied Schon reflective model within
your work context.
- You would of taken and Analyzed your
Management Skills test. Then post the response to your online wiki.
- Created an online blog and blog post
Now that you have
completed this entire lesson- you would of used reflection tools like
quizzes in the form of multiply choice, and true false question which you were
given 2 attempts to achieve mastery. You would of also been exposed to use
some reflective digital tools such as online wiki, and blog. The wiki and the
blog were used to encourage you as managers to use Schon (1991) reflective
model to reflect on your management skills practices.
- For your homework your will. And post comments to other students post, on their blog site. See homework portion of this lesson.
Remember as
new managers, matured managers or aspiring managers you can reflect on
your management skills practices and take action.( END of Script).
In my reflections, in the execution of the Management Skills lesson plan in the sandbox, I realized that I used two reflection models to create my online lesson. Schon (1991) Reflection-In-Action (as I followed the lesson plan design). Reflection-On-Action (as I critiqued the online lesson layout). Kolb (1984) experience from learning, as I troubleshooted the lesson flow, items that may be missing, and what solutions or action is needed. I reflected on what I have experienced in the past as my point of reference to inform the process.
Jones and Cookson (2001) noted that reflective styles “are in
danger of being used inflexibly as a series of steps to be followed, as a
prescription or as a shopping list” (p. 77). I feel that some educators may
believe that all stages must be processed before effective learning can take
place. But I do not feel that way. I feel that any reflective model cycle can
be stopped at any point. In fact, two models may be utilized to accomplish one
task.
Fig. 1 Kolb (1984) Reflective Cycle - Experience from Learning Model
I used elements that were required for me to complete the task, and in many instances it flows seamless into one or a set of actions. Reflection on reflective practices Schön model (1991) and Kolb (1984) Reflective Cycle can be combined.
In my development as an educator using the reflective reflexive models, I have also come to realize that when designing a lesson for lifelong learners or any age category of learners, that you should:
Social Media
For my personal development, I used social media in the form of Instagram to post a reflective writing content. See Instagram link https://www.instagram.com/p/B-
Visit my Instagram page stacy.sargent.52
This was a new experience for me, as my reflective writing on social media is abbreviated. I discovered that if I am to teach in online environment, I need to know how to used various digital tools including social media to encourage my students reflective writing.
I tried using Facebook, but the link require students to login in. Some students my not have a Facebook account. https://www.facebook.com/58723
In my development as an educator using the reflective reflexive models, I have also come to realize that when designing a lesson for lifelong learners or any age category of learners, that you should:
- reflect on the success previous lessons learnt
- see what when wrong/right
- Make adjustments/enrichment
- Select multiple methods to engage students to be critical reflective thinkers.
- Provide clear instructions so that the students are not confused
- Troubleshoot the layout of the online course design
- Insure that the necessary documents are provided
- the activities, tasks, and digital tools are suited for the correct age level.
Social Media
For my personal development, I used social media in the form of Instagram to post a reflective writing content. See Instagram link https://www.instagram.com/p/B-
Visit my Instagram page stacy.sargent.52
This was a new experience for me, as my reflective writing on social media is abbreviated. I discovered that if I am to teach in online environment, I need to know how to used various digital tools including social media to encourage my students reflective writing.
I tried using Facebook, but the link require students to login in. Some students my not have a Facebook account. https://www.facebook.com/58723
References
Bury, M., & Bonk, C. (2014 ). Online Writing and Reflection Activities. Retrieved from:
Cambridge Assessment International Education (2020). Getting started with Reflective Practice
Cambridge
International Education Teaching and Learning Team. Retrieved
from: https://www.cambridge-community.org.uk/professional-development/gswrp/index.html
Jones, I., & Cookson, J. (2001). Computer‐assisted learning
design for reflective practice supporting
multiple learning styles for education and training in
pre‐hospital emergency care.
International Journal of Training and Development, March 2001,
Vol. 5 (1), pp.74-80.
Retrieved from: doi.org/10.1111/1468-2419.00123
Kolb reflective cycle (1984). Retrieved from:
Sargent-Capron, I. (2020). Ilonka Sargent-Capron Reflective-reflexive Practices Blog. Retrieved
Appendix
Below is featured my Management Skills lesson plan for lifelong learners in a blended learning educational environment.
EDLM
6200
Section 1: Lesson Preparation
Teacher Name:
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Ilonka Sargent- Capron
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Grade Level:
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College Continuing Education
- Lifelong Learner Blended Learning
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Date:
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March, 2020
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Unit/Subject:
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Leadership & Management
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Instructional Plan Title:
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Management Skills
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Lesson Summary and Focus:
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The
focus of this blended learning lesson is on Management skills and the various
management skills used by managers within the work place. Some lifelong
learners may not know their management skills and they will take a test to
see what their skills strengths and weakens are and reflect on how to improve
them. The students will also be exposed to Schon reflective theory
and various reflective tools.
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Classroom and Student
Factors/Grouping:
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This
is a Saturday class. The blended learning lesson is for lifelong learners
(ages 18 to 65). The ability range is mixed as some may be new managers,
seasoned managers or aspiring to become managers from different work context.
However, there are two exceptional learners who can assist other students as
needed. The class size is ten students. The lesson is 135 minutes.
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Specific Learning Target(s)/Objectives:
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By
the end of the lesson students will be able to:
· Discuss the purpose of
Management skills, Schon reflective model (in action and on action), online discussion
and quiz.
· Discuss how to apply the
model (in action and on action) in their daily practice at work
· Discover their Management
Skills based on the Management skills test using link http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMM_28.htm
· Analyze the results of their
Management Skills test based on their strengths and weakens and reflect on
how to improve them. Post
information in a structured online wiki
· Create an online blog using
blog link www.blogger.com, and blog post based
on a scenario given.
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Resources, Materials,
Equipment, and Technology:
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List
all resources, materials, equipment, and technology you and the students
will use during the lesson. Include links needed for online
resources.
Models using
Schön Model (1991) reflection on
action, and in action
Equipment and Technology: Computer,
smartphone, internet
How Good
Are Your Management Skills? link
blog link www.blogger.com
Work place scenario
structured online
discussions, wiki
Email
Addresses
Rubrics - peer review,
discussions, wiki, blog post, late work, reflective writing, APA formatting Guide -equipment needed.
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Section 2: Instructional
Planning
Anticipatory Set
The
materials and activities I will use to open the lesson. The Bold is
for any materials I will need to prepare for the lesson.
For
example:
· I will use YouTube video clip
to recap the last lesson
· I will use Powtoon to
introduce the lesson objectives to engage students the topic/ discussion to
describe their management skills.
|
Time Needed
5 minutes
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Multiple Means of
Representation
The
materials I will use to differentiate instruction and how I will use these
materials throughout the lesson to support learning. Bold is
used for any materials I will need to prepare for the lesson.
For
example:
· I will use reflective model to
teach students about reflective theory and how to and how to use the model in
their daily practice at work.
· I will use video, pdf. Power
point slides to present content in various ways to meet the needs of
different learners.
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Time Needed
20 Minutes
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Multiple Means of Engagement
The
activities I will engage students in to allow them to explore, practice, and
apply the content are Bold and
I plan to use in the lesson. Also, include formative questioning strategies
and higher order thinking questions you might pose.
· Students will reflective on
theory and how to use the model in their daily practice at work. Post in Structured Online
discussion in groups of two to
discuss their responses
· Students will
discover their Management Skills by taking an online test.
· Students will
analyze the results of their Management Skills test. Complete a two-paragraph reflection on their management
skills based on their strengths and weakens
and reflect on how to improve them. Post
information in a structured online wiki
· Students will create an online blog and blog post to
demonstrate how they would reflect on the use their management based on a scenario given. blog link www.blogger.com
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Time Needed
40 Minutes
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Multiple Means of Expression
Bold the names of any
summative assessments. Underline the names of any formative
assessments.
For
example:
· Students will complete a one-paragraph
reflection on the in-class video they experienced in a wiki. They will
be expected to write the reflection using complete sentences, proper
capitalization and punctuation, and utilize an example from the simulation to
demonstrate their understanding.
· Students will also take part
in formative assessments throughout the lesson, such as pair-share
online discussions, where I will determine if I need to re-teach or
re-direct learning.
· Students will also take part
in formative assessments to demonstrate their knowledge on management skills
and reflective model. For example, through an online short
answer, online true or false, or online multiple-choice test. Students
will be two chances to re-take quiz. This would offer students
chances to demonstrate mastery
· Students will demonstrate
their knowledge For example, in more summative way by creating an online blog and blog post. They
will be expected to write the reflection using complete sentences, proper
capitalization and punctuation, and utilize an example from the simulation to
demonstrate their understanding. Students will also create a
Profile/Introduction Page using photos, graphics and/or video.
· For example, students will
demonstrate their knowledge in more summative way by completing a two-paragraph
reflection on their management skills test in the online reflection
wiki. They will be expected to write the reflection using complete
sentences, proper capitalization and punctuation, and utilize an example from
the simulation to demonstrate their understanding.
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Time Needed
40 Minutes
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Extension Activity and/or
Homework
homework assignment
The student will perform a peer review by critiquing each other’s blog post and
provide (post) comments. This peer review would be a summative activity.
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Time Needed
20 minutes
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