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Assignment

Building on Lesson Plan Parts 1 and 2 write a 4-6 page paper in which you:

1. Describe the classroom's computer/Internet technology, and other electronic equipment. Discuss the challenges and benefits of the equipment, especially computer/Internet technology equipment, has for project-based learning.

2. Describe and explain reasons for the selection of three to four self-directed, cognitive learning strategies and align each with your objectives and your students.

3. Recommend three ways that the instructor can use to guide students in self-directed, cognitive learning. Support with examples from your own experience and from external sources.

4. Research one of the following strategies - elaboration, problem-solving, project-based, or chunking - identify its founder(s) and proponents, discuss evidence of its success, and describe how you would use the strategy in your unit.

5. Use at least three scholarly sources published within the last ten years.

[Note: If you are not working in a school as an instructor or administrator, describe a school setting with which you are familiar and describe how you would fulfill the criteria.]

Your assignment must:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the professor's name, the course title, and the date. Reference at least three scholarly sources published within the last ten years. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Apply methods to differentiate instruction and meet individual needs of diverse student populations.
• Develop theory and research-based learning strategies and activities.
• Identify learning objectives and information resources and technologies to meet those objectives.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in instructional methods.
• Write clearly and concisely about instructional methods using proper writing mechanics.