AED 462/562
Basic Lesson Plans
Description:
Analysis, design construction and evaluation of resources appropriate for a
competency based agricultural education curriculum.
Major Purpose:
This portion of AED 462/562 is designed to increase your understanding of the
role lesson plans play in the daily operation of classes:
Text:
Required:
Newcomb, L.H., McCracken, J.D., Warmbrod, J.R. and Whittington, S. (2002). Methods of
Teaching Agriculture. 3rd Edition Interstate Printers and Publishers, Inc. Danville, IL
Optional for Reference:
Mager, R.F. (1975). Preparing Instructional Objectives, 2nd ed.
McCormick, F.G. (1994). The Power of Positive Teaching
Expectancies:
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4.
Attend all class sessions; note the attached policy of absences and late
work.
Read all assigned readings.
Participate effectively in class discussions.
Complete all assignments, quizzes, and examinations.
Evaluation:
Assignment
Meet with instructor (make appointment before February 28, 2005)
Attendance and Participation
Lesson Plan assignment 1—(Due April 15)
Learning Intelligences Assignment (Due April 29)
Bell Work Creation
Lesson Plan assignment 2 (Due May 2)
Learning Intelligences Presentations (Due April 27-29)
Final Exam
Total
Grade Distribution:
900 and better
A
800-899
B
Point Value
50
100
150
150
50
200
100
200
1000
700-799
600-699
Below 600 points
C
D
E
Assignment Explanations
Attendance and Participation (100)
Because of the nature of this course, attendance and participation are essential
ingredients to the learning experience. Therefore, specific points have been
allocated to meet this need (10 points per session). You will note on your
calendars that you meet with Dr. Foster 10 times over the semester. It should be
noted that each student will begin credit and I don’t count—you loose 10 points
for each absence, regardless of whether or not it was excused. If you miss more
than 3 times, you need to see Dr. Foster.
Meet with the instructor (50)
Schedule a 15-minute visit with Dr. Foster before February 28th. This lets me
get to know you a little better, and gives you an opportunity to ask questions
about the class that you otherwise might not be able to ask.
Lesson Plan Assignment 1 (150)
We will be learning the basics of lesson plan writing and create a common
lesson plan as a class. Don’t panic—you will have everything you need to
complete this assignment!
Lesson Plan Assignment 2 (200)
This assignment will involve a more complete plan to use in a high school
setting.
Bell Work Creation (50)
Bell work is essential for a positive beginning to class. You will develop a
bell work designed to introduce an assigned lesson.
Learning Intelligences Assignment (150)
Just as each individual is unique, so are their learning styles. You will
create a paper on an assigned form of learning intelligence and be
prepared to present your information in class.
Learning Intelligences Presentation (100)
See above.
Final Exam (200)
A final exam including all three sections of this course will be given. For
this section you will be expected to develop a Lesson plan on a specific
topic.
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