10307129Intentionality in Programming (Madison)
Course Information
Description
This course focuses on the learning environment and curricular models within an informal learning environment. It will explore the role and methods for informal observation and recording as it is used in identifying the needs and interests of the children. It will explore how children learn and learning theory as it translate to lesson planning that is intentional, scaffolds learning and addresses common core standards.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
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Incorporate best practices in after school and youth development.Assessment StrategiesPrepare notes for a discussion of programming terms and implicationsPrepare notes for a discussion about balanced programmingWrite a summary paper of program expectationsCriteriaDefine and discuss of key terms and their implications for programming: Extended School Day, Expanded Learning Experiences, Common Core Standards, 21st Century Learning Skills and Linking the school dayDiscuss how you identify and accommodate programming that presents a balance between what children, parents and stakeholders want from a programSummarize the expectations of the program for which you are working and discuss how the expectations are being met, expectations you would add, and expectations that you think are unrealistic
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Analyze curriculum of a developmentally appropriate learning environment for an after school and youth program.Assessment StrategiesWrite an analysis of curriculum and learning in after school programs including the advantages and disadvantages of commercial curriculumPresent to the class the curriculum components of your programWrite a report comparing 3 commercially available curriculumCriteriaDiscuss curriculum and learning in after school programs including the advantages and disadvantages of commercial curriculumDefine key concepts in curriculum development and planningIdentifying the components that make up the curriculum of your programEvaluate curriculum guides and manuals used by your programCompare 3 commercially available curriculum
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Apply accepted methods for child observation and formal/informal assessment.Assessment StrategiesWrite 3 separate child observations over a 3 week periodWrite an assessment of objective, subjective and interpretive observationsWrite a review of the efficacy of at least 3 observation techniquesWrite reflection of how your observations changed over timeCriteriaConduct 3 separate child observations over a 3 week periodInvestigate differences between fact and interpretationDiscuss the importance of documenting observations as fact vs. interpretationDifferentiate between objective or subjective child observationDetermine the efficacy of different observation techniquesRelate how observations may change over time
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Research youth and child activities and projects to fit various learning styles, cultures, temperaments, and personalities.Assessment StrategiesWrite a paper comparing cognitive development theories and their role in after school programsWrite a reflection on the role of “choice” in afterschoolWrite a summary of ideas for supporting learning styles in after schoolPresent reading strategies to an assigned partnerCriteriaCompare and discuss your list of learning styles with a partnerCompare the key concepts in cognitive developmental theoriesRelate cognitive developmental theories to learning in the after school environmentDefine “choice” and reflect on the role it plays in after school programsExplain “experiential learning” and its use in afterschool programsCreate a list of learning styles that may be present in an after school programExplore techniques for how each learning style can be supported through the planning of activitiesPractice the four reading strategies: summarizing, questioning, clarifying and predicting
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Apply teaching and learning strategies and tools to develop activities that meet individual learning needs.Assessment StrategiesWrite examples of activities that support curricular content areas of WAN and YoungStarWrite an activity plan for under-represented content areas in your programCriteriaDiscuss the importance of cognitive, social/emotional and physical development in afterschool programsIdentify strategies for integrating cognitive, social/emotional and physical development in afterschool programsProvide examples of activities that support relevant curricular content areasDesign activities for under-represented content areas in your program
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Create learning plans that meet the individual needs of youth in an afterschool program through the integration of multiple learning domains.Assessment StrategiesDraw a concept web of the potential activities that integrate multiple learning domains around a topicWrite a recommendation for possible next steps that support moving children’s knowledge to the next levelWrite an activity plan related to your selected science trade bookCriteriaCreate a concept web of the potential activities that integrate multiple learning domains around the common interest area or topicIdentify an interest area or topic you observed earlier in the course that several children had in commonDetermine possible next steps that support moving the children’s knowledge to the next levelSelect a book from the Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children listCreated an activity plan using your selected book that can be incorporated over the course of a week or more
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Integrate homework and academic supports into your program.Assessment StrategiesComplete and submit the clarifying expectations activityWrite about the advantages and disadvantages of how your program facilitates the completion of homeworkPrepare notes for a discussion of the roles and responsibilities related to homework in afterschoolWrite a description of the homework area you created in your program including materials, equipment, space and efficacyWrite a summary of the learning standards or goals for 2 worksheets used in your programWrite a related hands-on, experiential activity idea related to each worksheetCriteriaDiscuss the clarifying expectations activityDiscuss the advantages and disadvantages of how your program facilitates the completion of homeworkDescribe the roles and responsibilities of children and parents in determining homework policy and practiceDescribe your role as a tutor or mentor and the skills requiredCreate a homework area in your programIdentify the learning standard or goal being addressed in a sample of a worksheet used in your programIdentify activities that would support the same learning standard or goal of a worksheet using a hands-on, experiential model
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Integrate aspects of a developmentally appropriate learning plan that supports diverse needs and abilities.Assessment StrategiesWrite comparison of adult-directed, adult-initiated and child-initiated activitiesWrite review statements, a list of learning domains and number of times used from accompanying program lesson plansWrite a weekly lesson planShare your lesson plan with a peerWrite a reflection on the implementation of the weekly lesson plan including assessing efficacy including an assessment of its efficacyCriteriaDescribe the role children should have in program planningIdentify strategies to engage the children in the planning processCompare and contrast adult-directed, adult-initiated and child-initiated activityReview lesson plans for your program site from the previous monthList the learning domains and the number of times activities in each domain were offered in your program lesson plansCreate a weekly lesson planImplement a weekly lesson planAssess the efficacy of a weekly lesson plan
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Incorporate new elements into After School and Youth Program Credential Portfolio.Assessment StrategiesComplete required portfolio elements according to portfolio guideAdd required portfolio elements under the appropriate tabManage portfolio regularly with required components for eventual submission to the Credential CommissionCriteriaIdentify components required for Intentionality in Programming section