Section 2: Theories and Models of Learning and Instruction

Identify a specific goal and how you would incorporate two learning theories highlighted in Chapter 4 to achieve this goal.
I plan to teach middle school math after I finish the alternative certification program. I chose a specific learning goal dealing with teaching math. I choose this lesson because it allows students to facilitate their own learning. As a future teacher this groups activity will also help identify students that are having problems with area. This will allow me to groups these student and try other visual methods such as hands on manipulative.
Goal: The learning goal is for the students to discover the formula for area of a trapezoid through the manipulation of shapes that create a trapezoid. This activity will be deemed successful should the students to be able to verbalize why the area formula they discovers wok. This learning goal can be incorporate through the Constructivism Learning Theory and Situated Learning Theory. Students are in engage in learning. Constructivist teaching believes that students construct their own understanding by using their own experiences. New learning depends on prior understanding and knowledge. Learning is ale enhanced by social interaction with includes classroom group discussion. Situated Learning Theory is where student learn in a social environment. Providing an environment in which children can discover new concepts and ideas on their own allows for a strong connection and comprehension of the discovery of what is being taught.

Find a reference (other than the book) that describes Gagne’s Nine Events of Instruction. Then create a table or chart that compares and contrast those events with the First Principle described in Chapter 7 and describe how you would apply each of the first principle to the goal you developed from the first activity in this reflection.

Please see below links for reference I chose that describes Gagne’s Nine Events of Instruction. http://www.slideshare.net/CPappasOnline/robert-gagnes-instruction-design-model-the-nine-events-of-instructions

Learning Activity Students will construct the formula for a Trapezoid

Develop a new goal or using the one you’ve already developed, briefly describe how you might use the whole-task approach, scaffolding, and mathemagenic methods to help students learn a task.

I have chosen a new goal for the whole task approach, scaffolding, and mathemagenic methods to help students perform the task of identify pattern and relationships reviewing the concept of number sequence. Whole task- Students can relate to numbers sequence and patterns by having them identifying the pattern and number sequences of the address on the street they live on. This will allow the students to relate to something they see every day. Scaffolding- Each students will be directed to copy the data they collect on the board. We will have a class discussion where the students identify pattern and number sequence. Students will active prior knowledge of skipping counting and establish the relationship in identify number operation of addition and subtraction to find the missing pattern. Mathemagenic Methods- I will assess the students by having them explain and make inferences verbally about the patterns and relationship. This will allows the students to identify the pattern after establishing the relationship.

You have been hired to design a course for a topic in your area of specialization. Using table 9.2 as a template, what would you incorporate into each subcategory to motive learners.

 Study of the Civil War- Students will understand the cause and effects of the Civil War

Finally, after completing these activities, discuss the benefit of engaging in design research.

 I really like the saying “lifelong learners”, you never stop learning. I feel you have to have a passion for learning.  It’s important to be a lifelong learner for yourself and your students. You have to make learning fun, hands on, and engaging. In order for students to receive a good quality education there has to be teachers who are aware of their individuals needs. Design research cans create this environment for instruction. Teacher helps their students to perform and meet their fullest potential by providing a safe and motivating environment.