What to turn in:

1.     E version of the lesson you critiqued or the URL if it is online

2.     E version of your critique, not to exceed 3 pages (submitted to Blackboard->Assignments)

What to do:

Select a lesson plan from the online book: Section 4 (Lesson plans) or a lesson plan you developed yourself.

Write a critique of the lesson plan, being sure to address each of the following in a paragraph.

Introductory Information: Does the lesson plan provide adequet introductory information? Does the lesson itself seem appropriate for the targeted group? Is there more information you would like to have when determining whether or not to use this lesson?

Goals & Objectives:  Are they clear? Well-written? Do they match what is done in the actual activity? If not, make suggestions for changes.

Media: Are the media used in this lesson well-selected?

Material & Procedure: Are the materials needed in the procedure all clearly accounted for? Is the procedure logical and easy to follow? Try going through the lesson from start to finish and see if anything is missing. Is there adequete guidance for following the procedure/using the materials? Is additional set-up or facilitation assistance needed?

Evaluation: Does the assessment match the objectives and procedure?

Use of instructional theories and models: in what ways? Is the use appropriate? What makes this lesson plan distinctive?

Ideas for Improvement: How would you improve this lesson plan?

How YOU Will Be Assessed:

I will be looking at your ability (a) to identify areas where needed or useful information is lacking and (b) to make sound recommendations for improving the lesson plan.