Learning TheoryCreating an integrated instruction project and corresponding lesson plans is a process that involves multiple parts that depend on an understanding of many different ideas, including an understanding of the four key elements of integrated instruction. Cognitivism is a learning theory that focuses on carefully constructing the way a student acquires information. The instructor is actively communicating his knowledge in an organized and meaningful way, while the learner is provided feedback to help them process and store this knowledge. The instructor’s ability to break down the information in a way meaningful to student learning is key, which makes Cognitivism a good choice for this instructional unit.
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Design ProcessGagne based his “Nine Events of Instruction” on the way he believes people learn using an information processing model. They involve the following steps: Gain attention; Inform learners of objectives; Stimulate recall of prior learning; Present the content; Provide “learning guidance”; Elicit performance (practice); Provide feedback; Assess performance; and Enhance retention and transfer to the job. This can be a very effective system for content that is complex and/or has a fixed timeline for the instruction and for large groups, which is the situation we have with the two day face-to-face phase. Additionally, it is a good fit for lessons that Cognitive in approach, given the active role of the instructor.
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Instructional StrategiesThe two-day instructional event will use the Dick & Carey five step instructional component model that is based on Gagne's Nine Events. Instructional strategies will include the following: Accessing prior knowledge through a “hook” video and discussion using the online application Padlet ; direct content presentation through the use of Google Slides projected on a screen; guided group work sessions using “Quick Guides” that outline the steps for brainstorming; independent work guided by Screencast-O-Matic help videos and the feedback of Team Leads; peer assessment through the use of a strategy called the “Triple Nickel Review”; and evaluation through the use of online rubrics developed using Google Forms.
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