The first interactive activity (Opening Discussion) was very well thought out to ensure that students were able to grasp the basic ideas around the topic for the following activities. I would have liked to have more clarification about the format of this discussion. It says at the start that this happens in one big group; however, do the students split into groups to talk to their peers at some point, or is it all done as a class? I was curious about this because students are also supposed to ask each other questions, respond to each other’s ideas as well as “Think, Pair, Share” is then mentioned for more shy students but group work is not included in the lesson plan. A possible suggestion would be to include in the activity description a sentence stating that small breakout groups would occur.
The structure of the website is very clear and user-friendly. The only error I found in the appearance of the website is that in the “Exploring Your Community” tab there is a header called “Resources for Teachers” with no text underneath. There are two possible solutions, you could either delete the header or list one or more resources.
In the “Your Reflection” section I was looking for clarification on if there was a peer review as well as self? And if the reflection was to be done before or after the teacher gives their input/grade? It could be beneficial to include an allotted amount of time for peer review in the description of the activity as well as clarify when/if the teacher will share their constructive criticism.
Overall I enjoyed going through this project! There was a really good flow to the steps of the project, each step helped with the next. Additionally, all the aspects of the outline were covered. Specifically, the modifications for diverse learners were extensive and inclusive. I also felt that the learning outcomes were very accurate and reflected the activities well. The few suggestions above are regarding clarification of the activities, this is to obtain a better understanding of the process.
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