FYE Program Lesson Plan Draft – Objective 1.2
April 26, 2014
Draft developed collaboratively in the FYE Program Professional Development Seminar using the Kolb
Model. Please revise or adjust activities around the model as needed.
To discuss further, contact any of the following FYE instructors:
Latasha Howell
lahowell@una.edu
256-765-5062
Jennifer Smith
jsmith9@una.edu
256-765-4366
Jonathan Simms
jsimms1@una.edu
256-765-4470
Mike Hall
mdhall@una.edu
256-765-4205
Tom Coates
tecoates@una.edu
256-765-4378
Objective 1.2: Students will identify inhibitors or obstructions to personal academic success and use
appropriate university or community resources to begin establishing goals or plans to address these
inhibitors or obstructions.
Concrete Experience
Show a video clip relating to
inhibitors
ex. The Pursuit of Happyness
Active Experimentation
Reflective Observation
Students write a problem solving essay
where they identify inhibitors as well as
solutions through available resources
Students gather in small groups to
identify and discuss inhibitors they
face, and share with class
Abstract Conceptualization
Share data on inhibitors to help
normalize student challenges
Share available community and
campus resources to combat
inhibitors with students
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