Week+5+-+Development+-+A


 * Team Member A (Janet) **

//Instructional materials //

Describe in 250-500 words an overview description of at least two instructional materials that you are going to create or use. Include in the description a justification of why the instructional resource was chosen and if it will be used as part of a group presentation or be self-paced.

Team - Revised draft. Let me know if I need to make changes. (JT 2/3)

In order to generate interest and engagement in the topic of diversity, we will use a variety of instructional materials. Nancherla (2008) suggests that engaging learners prior to, during, and after training results in a more effective and longer lasting change. Following this recommendation, we will provide instructional materials for use prior to, during, and after training. Prior to training, a graphic/comparative organizer will provide a framework to help the learner compare existing knowledge against the content of the training. The purpose of this tool is to aid the learner in comparing their existing understanding of diversity to the content that will be presented.

The actual training content for this diversity awareness pilot will be delivered via group presentation. However, the design of this presentation is such that it can later be implemented through remote synchronous training. Instructional materials will include a PowerPoint presentation, video clips, guided discussion, and reflection. In addition, each participant will receive a workbook that will include objectives, key concept summaries synchronized with the PowerPoint presentation, a resource list, and instructions for follow-up activities that will be completed after the training. These material selections will increase learner engagement through the use of multiple delivery methods, as well as support the application of multiple content-performance levels. The PowerPoint delivers facts and concepts. Worksheets associated with the PowerPoint content, for example the Power Distance Concept & Cognitive Map, will require the learner to fill in information from the presentation in order to promote engagement and emphasize key points, as suggested by Morrison, Ross, Kalman, and Kemp (2011, p.223). Video clips, in addition to being engaging, provide a non-threatening method for identifying diversity and individual bias that threatens an inclusive corporate culture.

Guided discussion, controlled through the use of specific protocols, will allow participants to share understanding, concerns, and strategies to improve in a controlled way. These protocols may include guided interrogation, chalk-talk, guided self-reflection, and inner/outer sharing circles. A summary of how each protocol works will be provided in the learner workbook. These protocols can be used to voice concerns, suggest strategies, or simply share individual reflections about the information that has been presented. Such a protocol ensures that all participants have the opportunity to share their thoughts with the group. Finally, instructional materials will be provided to provide additional activities to apply the information covered in the training. These materials will include written instructions for completing the application activities.

JT - It will be a graphic/comparative organizer (video) to frame what they will be learning in the training session as well as to help capture their attention. (CM 2/1 7 pm CST)
 * 1/31 12:54PM - Janet, I like the way you framed our selection of materials with the Nancherela suggestion. The Chalk Talk protocol is from National School Reform Faculty. I was trained as an NSRF Critical Friends Coach in 2008. Many of the organization's learning protocols are available at [] . I'm finishing up reading for this week and working on the PPT sample. (PT) **

Thank you for the comments. I am going to try to finish reviewing the resources and get my discussion posted. I'll make revisions on this later in the week. If you think of anything else we need to change or add, just leave me a note. Happy Ground Hog day....:)