Standard5

Teachers know how to manage a classroom. The teacher uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.

Evidence 1:

Rationale 1: This hybrid online course I designed is for my junior/senior level course, principles of baking and pastry. The course is hybrid as it published online but also requires face-to-face time in the classroom. Most assignments are downloaded from the site and completed electronically. There is also a section for online discussion. There are resources for class in addition to enrichment activities. Assessments for the class are carried out through a linked site called Quia. During the development of this course, I learned about the many different free services available online to accomplish designing and implementing a course such as this one. I have been using this format for going on two semesters now. I started off with the basic components and have implemented new changes for the 2010-11 school year. Students seem to grasp the concept of the course and seem to like the flexibility for some of the coursework that is completed online. I have been satisfied with this format as it keeps me very organized and I can access all the information virtually anytime and anywhere. Changes and updates are simple to make and again can be done anytime and anywhere a computer and Internet are available.

KSD

5.K.5 The teacher recognizes factors and situations that are likely to promote or diminish intrinsic motivation, and knows how to help students become self motivated.

Often times the traditional classroom setting is less appealing to students; therefore an online approach is welcoming to those who like a little more flexibility with their learning environment. The availability of an online component allows the student to work at their own pace and yet still meet deadlines.

5.S.1 The teacher creates a smoothly functioning learning community in which students assume responsibility for themselves and one another, participate in decision making, work collaboratively and independently, and engage in purposeful learning activities.

Through the use of an online course manager, materials are made available to the students whenever and wherever they are as long as access to a computer and Internet is available. This allows the student the ability to retrieve coursework and be in control of their learning. Through online discussions students are able to evaluate what they are learning and offer insight into the things that they would like to learn. This interaction allows for adjustments to be made in the curriculum to support student’s learning goals.

5.D.3 The teacher values the role of students in promoting each other’s learning and recognizes the importance of peer relationships in establishing a climate for learning.

Many of the online activities encourage interaction among students. These take place in the form of online discussions and collaborative work projects; these relationships spillover into the formal classroom environment.