Student Expectations

Participation – Students will have four class periods to prepare for this project. Day one will be spent getting familiar with the topic and planning the lesson. Day two will be spent finishing the lesson plans. I will collect the group lesson plan at the beginning of day three and we will run through a practice session. Participation points will be awarded for class work, to what degree students remain on task, and if students pack up early. (10 points)

Group Lesson Plan – Each group will plan out their lesson and turn in one detailed lesson plan to the teacher on Thursday January 25th. A rough structure and idea of the lessons will be provided, but there will be preparation and creativity that need to be added. Groups can design their own lesson as well. Each lesson will need an introduction, main activity and closing segment which will be detailed in the specific breakdowns on the back. Include a timeline adding up to 18 minutes (i.e. Introduction 3 minutes, explanation 2 minutes…). The lesson plan should also detail what each person’s role will be in each step of the lesson. Explain exactly what will happen to the point that any person can teach your lesson just by reading the plan. The final product should be typed and include all materials and handouts attached. The plan should come with samples if applicable. This is not a rough draft (20 points).

Practice Lesson- Friday January 26^th- Groups will teach their lesson to other groups before we go to the elementary school. The lesson should be completed, with each member knowing exactly what he or she should be doing before students arrive in class. This is expected to be a final product with all of the detail arranged before class and documented in the lesson plans due at the beginning of this period. Groups will get graded on their lesson organization, flow and time length. (20 points)

Revised Lesson Plan- Groups must reflect on how the practice lesson went in class and revise their lesson plan. This can include adding or omitting materials, developing more materials, or making needed adjustments. Each group will turn in their lesson plan at the beginning of the final work day (Tuesday 1/30) and will conference with Mr. Durnell during that period. The revised lesson plan should come with all necessary handouts, samples, visuals, materials, ect that are needed to teach the lesson. Revised lesson plan is worth 15 points, conference is worth 10. 

Permission Slip- Each individual must turn in a permission slip by Friday 1/19 or the points will be lost. (5 pts)

Formal Dress – Students are required to dress professionally. Look at it as “dressing like a teacher” day, because you will be a teacher that day. Yes, Friday is casual day and some teachers don’t “dress like a teacher”, but you understand the expectation. A person’s dress sends a message that dictates how you are interpreted. (10 pts)

Lesson Observations – The high school students will be spread out through four different elementary school classrooms teaching students in small groups. Each room will have an elementary and high school teacher observing and taking notes.  In addition, Mr. Durnell will be floating around and taking notes. Grades will be assigned on student performance. Do not bring any candy to hand out to the elementary students. We will not bribe students. (10 points)

Group Evaluations – Each student will be responsible for writing a detailed description of the work individuals put into the project. There will also be an evaluation process for how students fulfilled their role, specifically the lead teacher role. In addition, did the student meet during 8^th hour? These evaluations must be detailed, turned in on time and in compliance with all of the directions. Students who fail to follow directions will lose points for themselves. (30 points)

Post Reflection - Each student will be required to answer a series of questions reflecting on the project. The purpose of this exercise is to give students a voice in the improvement of the project in an effort to refine it for future years. (10pts)

Elementary Student Feedback- Each elementary student will be given an evaluation sheet judging how each high school group performed. Comments will be taken into account in assigning grades to high school students. (10 points)