Instructional Plan and Presentation GED PREP SYLVIA LONG

Instructional Plan and Presentation GED PREP SYLVIA LONG, INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER DECEMBER 7, 2015 PROFESSOR JOANNE BECKNER

Language Arts Reading Language Arts Writing Science Social Studies Math

GED PREP COURSES Language Reading Objective: Arts Students will be able to identify the main idea in order to understand the main point the writer is making. Language Writing Objective: Arts Students will be able to understand gather ideas for a writing assignment in order to decide what information is needed in their essay.

GED PREP COURSES Science Social Studies Objective : Students will be able to identify the main idea in order to interpret scientific passages Objective: Students will be able to identify the main idea in order to interpret social studies passages.

GED PREP COURSE MATH Objective: Students will be able to practice basic math skill in order to calculate whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

GED PREP PROGRAM DESCRIPTION v GED Prep Program provide individualized support v s mall group instruction v assigned a CC Prep Staff Mentor v maintain an 80% average daily attendance

Community College Preparatory Academy v Designed to provide education and skills development v Our educational plan is to provide academic and experiential learning opportunities for students v Register DC residents who are aged 18 or v Focus on minority female heads of household living at/or below poverty v Young adults who have been unsuccessful in completing educational goals older

Language Arts Reading Language Arts Writing Science Defined Goals Students will locate and Find the Main Idea and Supporting Details. Students will create an essay on any subject, using personal observations, experience, and knowledge to support your view. Objectives Students will be able to identify the main idea in order to understand the main point the writer is making. Project-based learning, collaborative learning, or critical thinking skills. Why Description of instructional strategies and activities Social Studies Math Students will identify faulty logic by applying scientific ideas Students will summarize and recognize unstated assumptions. In the GED Prep program, students will receive content structure that aligns with Official GED Exam Students will be able to understand gather ideas for a writing assignment in order to decide what information is needed in their essay. Students will be able to identify faulty logic in order to understand scientific passages. Students will be able to summarize and recognize unstated assumptions in order to interpret social studies passages. Students will be able to calculate and solve mathematics using critical and analytical thinking skills. Applying real life problems, such as budgeting or grocery shopping to help students understand use critical thinking in calculating fractions. Students will learn to brainstorm and gather ideas using a chart or Venn diagram to help format and plan writing assignment. Students will read and understand scientific passages learning how to brainstorm and break down words for clearer understanding Students will review graphs and cartoons to identify implications from historical events. Students will apply instructional use hands-on assignments during instructional and guidance. Activity Lesson 1 – Finding the Main Idea and Supporting Details. Complete Lesson 1 – Understanding the Writing Assignment as well as Lesson 2 – Complete reading for Lesson 5: The Nervous System and Behavior and Read Lesson on U. S. Government and The Citizens and complete worksheet on identify Mathematical Reasoning: Read and complete assignments for

The timeline implementation of instructional plan Ø The 12 week plan, will start January 5, 2016 Ø GED students are maintaining 80% attendance Ø The resources that will support the Ø Online websites, such as GED Academy, Pearson My Foundation, Achieve 3000, and Khan Academy Ø Resources: GED Science, Social Studies, and Writing, Math, and Reading books as well as written materials plan

Details of how the plan will be implemented Flyers distributed about the GED Prep Program Ø The DC Board of Education will post on website Ø Announcements by phone as well as by mouth previous students Ø During orientation students will sign contracts committing to rules and standards Ø Anyone living in the DC residential area can apply from

Formative assessments Completing lessons for Reading, Science, Social Studies, Math, and Writing Mini Test follows The first three lessons determines need for some adjustments to the curriculum the

Identify Criteria for Determination Contingent upon the success of the students Student overall outcome Passing of the Official GED Exam

Evaluation Instruments Formative Evaluation -Mini Test after each lesson Summative Evaluation – Official GED Exam Teacher Evaluation – Summative Evaluation Student Evaluation – Summative Evaluation School/Administration Evaluation – Summative