Module 4, CFQ's and Student Samples

How can the creation of a student sample help me clarify my unit expectations and improve my instructional design? How can I ensure students will achieve the learning objectives when creating their student projects?

 Creating a student sample will help me clarify my unit expectations and improve instructional strategies by guiding my understanding as a teacher how my students are perceiving the lesson and it's content. It can expose problems with the lesson or unit before it begins and allows the teacher time to edit the lesson to be more effective. A student sample provides me with a clearer understanding of exactly how students will complete tasks and what results I can most accurately expect. Creating a student sample can improve instructional strategies. In Art, a student sample is especially important for the lesson plan. A final project that is already completed by the teacher sets an example for expectations and clarifies to students what the final project should look like to receive the highest scores.  I can ensure students achieve learning objectives by informally observing students as they work and closely monitoring their progress. I can monitor their progress with small activities, informal assessments (exit slips, bellringers) and I can intervene when students seem confused or lost. Creating a student samples and helping student achieve learning objectives by purposeful engagement and meaningful assessment.

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