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- Exemplary - A model answer in almost every way (this is given out very rarely).
- Satisfactory - Very well done; you've met the expectations of the assignment. There are some minor problems, so read my feedback well.
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The objective of this activity is to plan for the formative evaluation of your instruction. As stated by Dick, Carey, and Carey (2001): "Formative evaluation is the process designers use to obtain data that can be used to revise their instruction to make it more efficient and effective. The emphasis in formative evlauation is on the collection and analysis of data and the revision of the instruction" (p. 284-285).
Using the lesson you have described in the IDA on lesson design, complete the Formative Evaluation Planning Worksheet. Using the table below, describe:
- Who will do the ongoing evaluation;
- What is being evaluated;
- When the evaluation should occur; and
- How the evaluation will be conducted (i.e. tools you will use)
Be sure to refer to Dick, Carey, and Carey Chapter 10 for specific information that can be gathered from experts (e.g. subject-matter, learning, and learner) and learners in different formative evaluation situations (e.g. one-to-one, small-group, and field trials).
Formative Evaluation Planning Worksheet
Write the instructional objectives of your lesson here (it can be more than one):
Your final response:
6th grade earth sciences students will be able to generate a description of geologic processes that explain the presence of a fossil in northwest Georgia, using information about characteristics of the fossilized animal, the age of the fossil, and a geologic time chart.
The instructor's feedback to this step:
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Write your objective using the correct form. Click here for advice on writing objectives.
HTML formatting reminder: You can embed HTML tags directly in your responses. This will be help your buddies and the instructor view your information in a more readable fashion. For example, if you want a paragraph break somewhere, just enter <p>:
I will have the experts review the lesson on three levels:
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1. content; 2. technical accuracy; 3. quality of instruction.
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The content review will help ensure that no mistakes were made in the information provided to the learners.
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| Experts (subject-matter, learning, learner) |
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The instruction being evaluated is a three-part lesson series on fossils and geologic time for 6th grade public school students in GA.
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Evaluation of the instructional design and materials by subject-matter, learning, and learner experts should occur throughout the cycle of formative evaluations.
The experts evaluating my instructional design are: Erin Guillebeau, 6th grade earth sciences teacher, Dr. David Moore, science education professor at North Georgia College and University, and Dr. David Schwimmer, paleontologist at Columbus State University.
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The evaluation is being done by personal review of materials (Dr. Moore), observation of use of materials in classroom setting (Mrs. Guillebeau), and consultation via email (Dr. Schwimmer).
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| Learners: one-to-one |
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The instruction being evaluated is a three-part lesson series on fossils and geologic time for 6th grade public school students in GA.
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Frankly, given the nature and purpose of this instruction, one-on-one testing has no evaluative value.
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| Learners: small-group |
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The instruction being evaluated is a three-part lesson series on fossils and geologic time for 6th grade public school students in GA.
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The evaluation has occurred and is ongoing this week (Tuesday, April 24th and Thursday, April 26th). A preliminary formative evaluation occurred February 28th and 29th, 2007.
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Tools used and to be used are student responses and students' ability to complete with accuracy a lab worksheet.
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| Learners: field trial |
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The instruction being evaluated is a three-part lesson series on fossils and geologic time for 6th grade public school students in GA.
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The evaluation should occur when it is feasible for a 6th grade earth sciences teacher to present the instruction to a class of 6th grade students.
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The instruction will be evaluated by the quality of students' answers on a lab worksheet.
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