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Select either a lecture or discussion topic that will be the basis of your instruction plan for a 1-hour, in-person lecture or discussion and a planned activity. For the lecture plan, the activity should be one that a class of 200 students can complete during the lecture in an introduction to psychology course. If you choose to have a discussion-based class, plan your activity for 25 students. What elements do you think are important to address in terms of content and activities? What class atmosphere are you trying to develop, and how will this discussion or lecture add to that development?

Your instruction plan should be in Times New Roman, 12-point font, and double spaced. It should detail the following:

  • A description of the design of the class (e.g., 200-student lecture or 25-student discussion section)
  • A summary of the introductory psychology topic you selected
  • An explanation of how much of the one hour allotted for this instruction is being designated for lecture/presentation, discussion, activity, question and answer, and closing comments
  • An explanation of the rationale based on learning theories examined in the course
  • An explanation of the activity (or strategies) used to engage students in the lecture or discussion topic. Include citations as to where you retrieved the information and references.

Template for Instruction Plan

Your Lecture/Discussion Title

Your Name

Introduction to Topic (Half a Page)

In this section, draft opening statements to engage students at the beginning of the lecture or discussion. Then provide three key points that you will cover in the discussion or lecture.

Point 1. Explain Your Topic (1–2 pages)

This section should include a plan for implementing an engagement strategy examined in the course to this point that you believe will engage students during the lecture or discussion. Include 1–2 discussion points or questions to be used following the lecture or discussion to check for student understanding.

Point 2. Explain Your Topic (1–2 pages)

Similar to Point 1, include an engagement strategy and follow-up discussion questions to assess understanding.

Point 3. Explain Your Topic (1–2 pages)

Same as above: engagement strategy and questions for checking understanding.

Activity

Develop an activity that allows students to demonstrate their learning or understanding of the lecture/discussion topic (1–2 pages). Include 1–2 discussion points or questions to facilitate reflection and comprehension during or after the activity.

Use the following prompt to design your activity: Students will demonstrate their learning or understanding by:

References

  • Provide a list of the references used and consulted in the development of your instruction plan, formatted appropriately.

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