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Online assessment task: Group lesson plan critique (Assignment 3) Due date: Weight: Length: on or before Monday 6 June 2011 15% 500 words

Introductory comment Collaborative, on-task conversational learning activities increase learning outcomes for learners of all ages (Cornish and Garner, 2010; Brady, 2006; Baker, Jensen & Kolb 2002). This applies to developing professional knowledge and competencies as well as to forming disciplinary knowledge. In addition, considerable professional development is now provided online, and teaching that involves teamwork is usually rewarding. For these reasons we have included an assignment requiring collaborative preparation and discussion to assist you to develop and demonstrate your professional knowledge about lesson planning and at the same time engage in a peer learning activity using online media. You will find a set of lesson plans in a folder labelled //Online assignment stimulus material// on the homepage of EDSS 968 Online. These have been chosen because each provides scope to respond to the three aspects listed below, and the set includes a range of the subjects included in the HSIE/SOSE key learning area. As well, in the discussions area, you will be able to sign up to a group to do this task. We suggest that your group identify a 3 week period in April/May when each of you is able to commit to do this assignment. It will require frequent, regular communication between you to discuss the sample lesson plan you choose and to compose a joint response. You can use the chat function and a private discussion space to converse with each other about this task.

Assignment task 1.Form groups of four members with students who share a subject specialisation with you. 2.As a group, choose a lesson plan from among those posted online in a folder on the EDSS 968 Blackboard webpage. 3.Taking part in online discussions with members of your group, together develop a critique of the lesson plan that your group has chosen. Include the following: a. Positive comments about the plan; b. Negative comments about the plan; and c. Suggestions for improving the plan. 4.Submit your group’s critique via e-submission at ‘Assignment 3 Online assessment task’. Make sure that the names of all students contributing to the critique are named on the first page. The task need be submitted only once, under your group leader’s name.

Rubric 1.The critique demonstrates a clear knowledge and understanding of the lesson plan chosen by the group. 2.Appropriate positive and negative comments are supported by logical arguments. 3.The arguments used to support comments refer to relevant sources. 4.The suggestions made for the improvement of the lesson plan are likely to enhance student outcomes. 5.The assignment is clearly presented and expressed in grammatically correct English.

Marking Criteria The marking criteria sheet will be posted to the online folder with the sample lesson plans.