Cycle+of+Learning

Cycle of Learning

The cycle of learning assignment is the completion of 5 consecutive days of instruction concentrating on a well-defined objective(s). Student interns will provide the children with a pre-assessment to determine prior knowledge and ability of the objective or skill. From this data, content, instruction, and implementation strategies are determined to best suit the needs and requirements of the children. After each day of instruction, a formative assessment is given. Future daily instruction will be based on the results of these daily assessments. At the conclusion of 5 days of instruction, student interns will provide children with a post-assessment (that matches the pre-assessment) to gather data about knowledge gained from instruction. Concentration on an objective(s) over an extended time period based on data from previous instruction. Plain and simple--//it's just good teaching!//

** Mentor Assistance: What can I do? **

 * ====Insight on content area and objectives ====
 * ====A matching pre and post assessment ====
 * ====Timing – assist in keeping your intern on schedule so that daily assessments can be completed ====
 * ====Ask probing questions – if the children did not comprehend “X” how you will change your instruction, review the objective, tackle this from another angle, what is your differentiation strategy........ ====
 * ====Data Analysis – does your student intern recognize what the data collected represents? What does it mean? ====

** How is the student interns graded on this assignment? **
 * A rubric has been provided.



Required Assignment: Complete a Cycle of Learning in each rotation placement