Full course description
This intensive developmental workshop is offered in a small group setting (ideally 4 peers) and is designed to enhance teaching effectiveness through peer feedback, reflection, and experimentation. It is a wonderful opportunity to discover new ways to engage with students both online and face-to-face.
Over the course of approximately 30-32 hours (24 hours + 6-8 hours homework) participants design and deliver three micro- lessons and receive verbal, written, and/or video feedback from their colleagues who have been learners in the lessons. Lessons are ten minutes in length and can be either in the area of expertise of the participant or any area of interest.
Using an intensive experiential learning approach, participants are provided with information on:
· the theory and practice of teaching adult learners,
· the selection and writing of useful intended learning outcomes with accompanying lesson plans,
· techniques for eliciting learner participation, and
· suggestions for evaluation of learning.
Reflection, examination, and experimentation are encouraged.
Each participant must complete the workshops, prepare and present three micro-lessons, and provide feedback to every member of their small group to receive their Instructional Skills Workshop certificate.
Intended Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
· Construct intended learning outcomes that are specific, measurable, and action-oriented
· Incorporate active learning strategies into lessons
· Plan lessons using the BOPPPS model of lesson planning
· Deliver lessons using the BOPPPS model
· Collect feedback from learners about lesson delivery
· Utilize feedback from learners to improve lesson delivery
· Provide valuable and considerate constructive feedback on others’ lessons
During the first two synchronous sessions, we focus on building community and relationships. During these sessions, you will:
· get to know your instructors and peers, learn about the lesson cycle process and receive instructions for your homework.
· create a group agreement for the ISW (i.e., set expectations for both colleagues and instructors), and
· set parameters for giving and receiving feedback.
· complete a number of introductory modules including BOPPPS model of lesson planning as well as a sample micro-teaching lesson.
For the following 3-4 sessions (depending upon the number of participants), we will engage in lesson cycles.
During the lesson cycles (which will be 45 minutes/ participant), you will: set daily goals for yourself, deliver a 10-minute lesson, receive feedback on your lesson from your peers, and provide your peers with feedback on their lessons. Opportunity to reflect on how you could improve upon your lessons will be provided. Feedback is provided in a safe and encouraging environment where all are learning in the process.
Completion of the workshop is assessed on a ‘complete’ or ‘incomplete’ basis. To complete the program, you must satisfactorily do the following:
1. Attend synchronous sessions
2. Plan and deliver three lessons using the BOPPPS model of lesson planning
3. Utilize feedback to brainstorm how you would improve upon your lessons
4. Provide valuable and considerate constructive feedback on others’ lessons
Participants who are not able to complete the program are welcome to attend future offerings.
Required Course Materials:
You will need access to a computer, a webcam, a mic and strong internet connection in order to access course materials and participate in the synchronous classes.
Time Commitment:
Please be aware there are a number of ‘homework’ items that occur between each of the synchronous sessions such as reviewing lesson videos and feedback, setting new goals for the week, writing your next lesson plan and preparing your lesson.
Previous participants report spending an average of 6-8 hours on these “homework” items. It is important to remember not to spend an unrealistic amount to time preparing for a 10-minute micro-lesson.