WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
DIVISION OF EDUCATION
University Mission: Wayland Baptist University exists to educate
students in an academically challenging, learning focused and
distinctively Christian environment for professional success, lifelong
learning and service to God and humankind.
Course Number and Title:
EDUC 5305 Instructional Techniques
Professor: Dr. Linda Hutcherson
Phone:
(806) 291-1057
Email:
lindah@wbu.edu
Catalog Description: In-depth study of accountability models.
Different instructional techniques are investigated and proficiency is
developed in the use of instructional models. A field based component
of eight hours is an integral part of the course.
Course Synopsis: Professional teachers not only teach in the usual
sense of the word, they also instruct. They structure classroom
environments and build series of experiences for students who have
wide ranges of abilities, interest, and learning needs. Professional
educators must carefully plan for their teaching. This course is
comprised of:
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Planning for instruction which centers on a description of the
process of setting goals, writing objectives, and designing units
A study of models of instruction along with illustrations of how
they can be used in the design process to match objectives to
instruction and
Practice of various instructional models using the content of the
student’s chosen field of study
Textbook:
Instruction: A Models Approach, Enhanced Pearson eText with Loose-Leaf Version -- Access Card
Package, 7/E
Thomas H. Estes, University of Virginia
Susan L. Mintz, University of Virginia
ISBN-10: 0134046889 • ISBN-13: 9780134046884
©2016 • Pearson • Unbound (saleable) with Access Card, 384 pp
Published 01/06/2015
Prerequisite Courses: None
Course Requirements: The student will develop lesson planning
skills through conceptual research and writing activities. Each module
will require conceptualizing the ideas presented in the textbook
through weekly assignments and quizzes.
Course Outline and Grading Structure:
Module
Topic
/Week
Standards and Content in School
One
Objectives, Assessment and Instruction
Two
The Direct Instruction Model
Three
Concept Attainment Model
Four
The Concept Development Model
Five
Midterm examination
Six
Cause-and-Effect Model
Seven
The Vocabulary Acquisition Model
Eight
The Integrative Model
Nine
Cooperative Learning Models
Ten
Final examination
Eleven
Chap
1
2
3
4
5
1-5
6
7
8
10
All
Computation of final grade:
2
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2.
3.
4.
5.
9 chapter quizzes=90 points
Short weekly assignments = 90 points
Midterm = 50 points
Field Experience/Essay = 20 points
Final Exam= 100 points
Total points=350 points
A=315-350 points
B=280-314 points
C=245-279 points
D=210-244 points
F=209 or below
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