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REVISED INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN DOCUMENT
Week 6 – Activity 1 – Project 3 Visual/Text-based
Painted Ladies: Meet the Victorian Girls on the Block
Visual + Text
(changes in red from the text only and visual only versions)
Topic:
This topic will provide introductory information about several architectural features on
selected Victorian styles predominant in America in the 1800s. This topic can be
enjoyed by those who want to learn for personal interest or it can be studied and
researched in depth to gain more comprehensive knowledge.
Theory:
I believe that both text and visual methods should be used in combination to best
deliver information about architectural features in this lesson to the learner. Past
challenges have included instructional design for this topic in text-only and visual-only
formats. Each had their own challenges, but the combination of both should allow the
learner to “read” the images by seeing them visually and associate architectural terms
with each of the images.
Using visual imagery in communicating to the learner a concept that is inherently visual,
such as the architectural features that are visible on an architectural style, would
typically be considered an important feature to the understanding of the concept.
The challenge occurred, not in determining and obtaining the images, but in the
communicating of the vocabulary that accompanies the image. The task to use only
visual means seems simple on the surface, but it is more difficult to following through
with the learning concepts when correct terms need to be communicated. This lesson is
designed to be interesting to learners in a variety of age ranges, so the content could not
be too simplistic or too complicated for the learner.
Problem
The architectural styles of homes built in the 1800s and well into the 1900s were very
distinct and have given society a variety of examples to enjoy and study. Many people
live in these historic homes which are usually found near a town center. With the rise of
the suburbs in the 1950s there was a decrease in the number of people living within
towns or cities and an increase in the building of subdivisions that often contained very
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similar home styles. Too many homes in America are still built in a non-descript, cookiecutter style, one hardly distinguishable from the next.
There is a movement in some towns and cities to save and revitalize older
neighborhoods and many have been designated as historical districts in order to
preserve these treasures of the past. Many historic styles that exist in towns today
exhibit styles popular during the Victorian era. This lesson will draw attention to some
of the many styles that can be found in most American towns and cities.
Audience
Anyone interested in viewing, identifying, and learning about the characteristics of
architectural styles in America will appreciate the information contained in this
presentation.
Purpose
1. To introduce interested persons to the wealth of architectural gems of the
Victorian style found in many U. S. towns and cities and to provide them with a
new visual language.
2. To provide the opportunity for the learner to increase their appreciation for the
built world around them.
Format
The visual format was conceived via a series of trial and error hand sketches to
determine which features could be most efficiently communicated through images only.
The text portion was developed and added to create meaning through the association of
terms to one or more images of a particular feature. InDesign was used to layout a
series of pages that could ultimately be a printed, hardcopy format, or an online
flappable magazine. The first page shows an image of the main architectural style and a
headline meant to capture the learner’s attention and encourage them to turn the page
and learn more.
General learning expectations
The learner will obtain a new appreciation for their architectural surroundings by
knowing a variety of styles and their characteristics.
Learning goals and objectives
At the end of this lesson students will be able to successfully:
1. Goal (G). The learner will know there was a Queen Victoria and a Victorian
architectural era.
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Specific Learning Outcome Statements –sLOs. The student will…..
1.1 understand the significance of the term “Victorian” as related to
architectural styles in the United States.
2. Goal (G). The learner will identify various architectural features on a Victorian
house.
Specific Learning Outcome Statements –sLOs. The student will…..
2.1 distinguish four different architectural features.
2.2 visually identify motifs and ornamentation of a specific Victorian style.
3. Goal (G). The learner will learn vocabulary terms that identify architectural features
on a selected Victorian styles.
Specific Learning Outcome Statements –sLOs. The student will…..
3.1 identify a specific roof line style.
3.2 identify decorative shingles.
3.3 identify decorative architectural trim.
3.4 identify decorative or structural corner elements.
Learning Activities
The learner should view and read the lesson to develop a series of visual cues that are
supported by the text. The learner will identify various architectural features on a
Second Empire Victorian style home.
Completion outcomes
The learner will be able to identify several features of the Mansard or Second Empire
Victorian style through images or actual examples and supporting text that explains and
enhances learning.
Technology required
1. If presented online, learners should have access to computers and an Internet
connection.
Timeline
The lesson will be presented so it can be accessed online or via hardcopy.
1. Images will be provided of each architectural feature.
2. Accompanying text will correspond to each architectural feature and give some
background about the style.
3. Timing will vary depending on the learner and their associative processes.
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Assessment
Rubric for Learning Selected Victorian Architectural Styles Features
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The learner will….
Identify Queen Victoria
Total
/1
Determine that the Victorian era influenced architectural
styles in the U.S.
Learn four different features that can be found on a Second
Empire Victorian architectural style home.
/1
Visually identify four different features that can be found on a
Second Empire Victorian architectural style home.
Learn terms associated with the architectural features
learned through visual and textual means.
Total points
/1
/1
/1
/5
General feedback:
Evaluation
Formative
Self-Assessment
1. Do you think that you have a greater knowledge about architectural features on
a Victorian home?
2. Would you now seek out examples of Victorian architecture in towns that you
visit?
3. Are you interested in learning about more architectural styles?
Team Assessment
NA for this lesson.
Instructor Assessment
1. Can the learner use their existing mental processes to associate common
everyday terms (fish scale, gingerbread, etc.) into terms that describe and
identify several architectural features on a Victorian home?
Peer Assessment
NA for this lesson.
Summative:
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1. Can the learner demonstrate knowledge to identify and distinguish between a
several features on a Victorian home?