Reflecting on my personal experience and learning in prior courses, I will discuss and support my understanding of the importance of designing to support the needs of all learners.
Below is the demonstration of my attainment of Program Learning Outcome 3 to “design learning opportunities that apply technology-enhanced instructional strategies to support the needs of all learners.” The design is of an EDU 601 assignment that will demonstrate the use of instructional design principles and theory and explain my choice of principles and methods.
The backward design was the first step in this instructional design process. “The idea of Backward Design comes from Wiggins & McTighe and suggests that learning experiences should be planned with the final assessment in mind” (Bowen, R. (2017) The measures used in this design process are a needs assessment, learning goals, appropriate delivery medium, implementation, and evaluation. Using the backward design, I began with the objectives of this lesson to achieve the learning goals. To address the possible diversity of the students, I created a survey. This survey was necessary for me to discover learning styles and understand any student's concerns so that I could facilitate active learning by designing appropriate instruction. The needs assessment (survey) provided me with information on the learner's characteristics, such as academic background, personal or social characteristics, learning styles, and motivation.
A clear outline of the lesson, unambiguous language, the option for the student to obtain information in a variety of forms, and repetition are added to the learning experience to help all learners, and those with disabilities. The ability to use their own devices allows students to access the content and use it to provide them with the information in the form of audio, photos, and video. The content is sequenced to help the learner achieve the stated learning objectives. Using the constructivism learning theory, which “suggests that learners create knowledge as they attempt to understand their experiences” (Driscoll, 2000, p. 376). I chose that the instruction would be delivered in an individualized pattern because the topic can be sensitive to some students, and the evaluation would incorporate the learner relating to personal experiences. The assessment is summative used not only to evaluate student learning but to guide my efforts and activities in subsequent courses.
There are advantages for all learners in creating and developing accessible content. Technology provides opportunities for communication, collaboration, and sharing that enable the learners to participate in their learning rather than receive it. This process in designing instruction is meant to increase instructional efficiency and student knowledge. When this process relates to the concept of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), it enhances a flexible learning environment that can create long term retention of the learning outcomes and support and engage all students, including those with disabilities.
Getting To Know You Survey
What is your first and last name?
What is your major?
Have you or anyone else you know who been impacted by racial bias?
What current event is of interest to you?
What method do you use to attain historical information?
What if any concerns do you have?
Assignment
In this assignment, you will research two historical figures of your choice who were impacted by Jim Crow laws. There are several resources you may select from to learn about stories of various people, or you may know one or two people you would like to interview for this assignment.
Learning objectives
• Examine key policies developed in the Jim Crow era
• Examine the impact of Jim Crow on Blacks at the time
• Examine historical events around and the creation of Jim Crow policies
First, explore the following resource to identify two people you would like to research in-depth. Utilizing this resource, you will find several stories about people impacted by Jim Crow laws. Select a few to watch, thinking about how you would have felt and what you would have experienced during those times. Identify two people you would like to highlight in your reflection essay.
Provide a general description of the first individual of your choice, including where they lived, their occupation, etc.
How did these laws impact your historical figure or interviewee? What specific JC laws affected this person's life. How did that create obstacles to success and life goals? How did they overcome or not overcome these obstacles? What impact did these individuals and their response to the Jim Crow laws have on the families or communities around them?
If you were this historical figure or interviewee, would you have done anything differently? How might it have changed the outcomes experienced by this individual?
Step 1: In your reflection essay, explore the lived experiences of two people and respond to the follow questions and provide any additional information you find relevant.
Step 2: Next, select the second individual you wish to highlight and return to the same issues as for the first individual.
Step 3: After you develop your reflection essay on the two historical figures, think about life under Jim Crow. If you were an African American, how would you have responded to having to live under these conditions, including segregation and oppression? Discuss how your life might have played out with family and loved ones, education, career, and life goals.
Grading
You will be graded for details around the stories of the historical figures and also around your reflection of your own life in the Jim Crow era. Please review the rubric for more grading information.
References
Bowen, Ryan S. (2017). Understanding by Design. Vanderbilt University Center for Teaching. Retrieved [October 13, 2019] from https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/understanding-by-design/.
Driscoll, M. (2000). Psychology of Learning for Instruction. Needham Heights, MA, Allyn & Bacon
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