Embedded Files
The first step to designing a lesson is to determine the expected outcome, what students will know or be able to do. The outcome is described in the objective. The objective should include
· Action—what the student will be able to do at the end of the lesson
· Conditions—how it will be done
· Mastery level—how well it must be done
Action
When deciding what the student will be able to do at the end of the lesson, it is critical to think in terms of the action, a behavior you can observe. It helps to use the phrase, “The student will…” and supply a verb to describe what the student will do. You can use a list of action verbs to prompt your thinking about what students will be able to do.
Conditions
This part of the objective describes the circumstances in which you want the action to occur, or how the action will be done. These circumstances may describe the location, format, time limits, context, or directions. They may also describe the types of assistance that will be provided, such as prompts, tools, or materials.
Mastery Level
Mastery refers to the expected level of performance, or proficiency, expected of the students. It can be expressed numerically (with 90% accuracy) or descriptively (with accurate vocabulary). It is important to determine the mastery level before the lesson to guide students’ progress. Student achievement can be monitored and instruction can be adjusted.
Accommodations are changes to the way student access instruction and demonstrate performance. They are not generally included in objectives.
Modifications are changes to what students learn. For students working on access points, changes can be made to the lesson objective.
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