March+2,+2017

//It is paradoxical that many educators still differentiate between a time for learning and a time for play without seeing the vital connection between them."// (Leo Buscaglia)


 * Essential Question: How can I create a lesson that will engage my students more actively?**

=TO PREPARE FOR OUR CLASS THIS WEEK, DO THE FOLLOWING:=

1. Read and study these notes on indirect instruction:


==2. __CHECKING FOR UNDERSTANDING - INDIRECT TEACH:__ As you view one of the videos below (Video A or Video B), write down (type) at least five aspects of an indirect teach that distinguish it from a direct teach.==

==**Video B: All other majors:** View this example of an excellent indirect teach that was actually created and implemented by one of my former EDG 4410 students: [] (Approximate length: 15 minutes)==

I've also included my former student's lesson plan and scales (she wrote a teacher scale and a kid-friendly scale for student distribution) for this lesson.



 __**CHEC**__ **__ KING FOR UNDERSTANDING - Indirect Teaching __**

 **Please use our Class Wiki to answer this Checking for Understanding - Indirect Teaching (March 2, 2017)** ** http://edg4410drkarenverklerspring2017.wikispaces.com/March+2%2C+2017 **

After reading and viewing the material above on **Indirect Teaching**, respond to the **three questions** listed below. Be prepared to discuss your responses in class. Here are the questions: Your answer should be at least one-page, single-spaced. Be sure to include your name, date and title of your paper - __**C**__**h__ecking for Understanding: Indirect Teaching.__** >
 * **What is meant by the term "Indirect Teaching"? What are the components or elements of "Indirect Teaching****? Why should teachers use "Indirect Teaching" methods in their own classroom instruction?** Read and view the material on Indirect Teaching and describe in your own words - what is Indirect Teaching and how can teachers use Indirect Teaching methods to work with their students in a classroom setting? What is the purpose of 'Indirect Teaching? What are some examples - some teaching strategies and methods - of "Indirect Teaching"? Please cite information from your reading and viewing - using quotes and page numbers, name of video - to define your response.
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 * **How can you apply knowledge of Indirect Teaching methods to your own life experiences?** Can you relate your knowledge and understanding of Indirect Teaching methods - to your own life and experiences? Have you experienced a good demonstration of Indirect Teaching - at school, at home and/or in an extracurricular activity? Did knowledge and/or experience of good Indirect Teaching - ever help you when working with others? Have you ever experienced an incident where a demonstration of Indirect Teaching did not help you? Can you see a direct relationship to your understanding of Indirect Teaching and your own teaching? Explain your experience in detail - underlining what you learned and its relationship to your understanding of Indirect Teaching to your own experiences and career goals.
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>  **__Remember__: **
 * **How can you apply the principles of Indirect Teaching to the preparation of your In-Class Micro-teaching?** In our class, we will be developing our own Professional Communities - to complete our 2 Microteaching assignments - and to learn from each other. How can you apply your knowledge of Indirect Teaching - and specifically, the principles and components of "teaching via games and puzzles" and "teaching 'out of the box" - to your the preparation of your 2 Microteaching assignments for your Professional Learning Community? Finally, what knowledge and understanding of these concepts - Domains of Learning, Instructional Objectives, Direct Teaching, Presentation Skills, and Questioning Skills and now, Indirect Teaching - can you apply to the preparation and instruction of your own EDG 4410 Microteach lessons?
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">**Title your paper** - **name, date, __Checking for Understanding - Indirect Teaching__**
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">Please write at least **one-page, single-spaced**
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">Include Direct Learning **article and/or source citation**
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">**Submit final paper to our web-course** - under __**Checking for Understanding - Indirect Teaching**__

==3. __OPTIONAL__: If any of you think you might like to do a discussion for your Microteach II, check out this excellent video for ideas: [] (Approximate length: 5 minutes)==

[] (Approximate length: 5 minutes)
==5. Although you don't have to create a rough draft of your Microteach II lesson plan for this week, do read over the information below so that you get a feel for what this lesson and lesson plan are to be like. I will be discussing Microteach 2 in class this week.==

==If you look for a suitable lesson plan for Microteach II, you might search using some of the following key terms: indirect teach, inquiry, discovery teach, problem solving teach, simulation, debate, discussion, etc.==

__You will use the same as Lesson Plan as for MicroTeach 1__
=__MicroTeach 1 Lesson Plan__=



**OPTIONAL MATERIALS:**
Microteach II Lesson Plan Template

Microteach II - Secondary Level - Sample Lesson Plan


 * OR if you think you might like to teach at the elementary level:**

Microteach II - Elementary Level - Sample Lesson Plan

=**ASSIGNMENT DUE THIS WEEK:**=

Checking for Understanding - Indirect Teach (See #2 above).

=MATERIALS TO BRING TO CLASS THIS WEEK: (OPTIONAL - Additional Resources)=


 * You do not need to print these items out as long as you are able to view them on a device while I discuss them.**

1. Microteach II Lesson Plan Template

2. SAMPLE Deliberate Practice Plan

3.Deliberate Practice Plan Template - **When you complete this assignment, you will be expected to type your information directly into this plan.**

4. Deliberate Practice Plan Rubric

5. Microteach II Marzano Indicators

6. Determining Your Score for Your Deliberate Practice Plan

=THIS WEEK'S CLASS AGENDA:=

Indirect teaching demonstration Indirect teaching strategies Microteach 2 Procedures Deliberate Practice Plan (Professional Development Plan)

=ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:=

60 Protocols - Indicators on which most teachers are evaluated.

1. [] 2. [] 3. []
 * If you want additional information about Exit Slips, below are some good resources:**