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Unit 5: Final Project - Design a Multimodal Language Learning Program

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Unit Learning Objectives

  • designing a multimodal language learning lesson for a grade between K-6 learners
  • Implement the designed lesson
  • Evaluate the lesson tryout

Lesson 5.1: Project Introduction and Scope

And finally you have reached the final part of the course. This is where you are going to connect your learning towards creating your project. Each lesson will consist of a task, that you need to work on and share your findings in the Project Proposal Template.

This template is not editable, you will need to download it and fill it on your own computer. Download Project Proposal Template

Task 1: Identify your project scope

  • Project Name: Select a name for your project
  • Project Overview : What is our project about; is it a Storytime? is it a play date? is it a science experiment? What learning environment you would like to create for your learners. In this section write a brief description about your project and what is your teaching objectives
  • Target Age: What age are you offering this project for

Lesson 5.2: Needs Assessment and Goal Setting

Go to the your response for (Lesson 4.2) to define the learner needs (Selected level) and the Learning goals (Targeted level).

  • Learners needs: write the current level of your learners in the form of (Can-Do) statement and add to it why they would like to join your project.
  • Learning goals: write the targeted level of your learners in the form of (Can-Do( Statements.

Lesson 5.3: Program Design and Implementation

At this section, you will add your implementation details.

  • Teaching methods: What are you planning to use (Stories, play or both) as a teaching method and why have you selected this method, elaborate using one (or more) of the concepts discussed in Unit 3
  • Content Delivery Format: What is the format of your project; is it a formal class, class meeting, Storytime, play date, informal gathering...? Elaborate using one (or more) from the learning theories discussed in Units 1 & Unit 2
  • Activities: Write down the list of activities you are going to use with brief description.
    • An Example:

Lesson 5.4: Program Evaluation and Reflection

For any program to sustain and develop, the feedback must be a set part of the project design. There are two forms of assessment "Formative Assessment" which takes place during the program & Summative Assessment" which takes place at the end of the program. a brief description and examples of different types of assessment can be found at Formative and Summative Assessment for early childhood

In your Project spreadsheet share the following:

  • Formative Assessment (s) Used: What types of assessment did you use. A bonus step if you can share a rubric to define how you are going to measure the learner learning development.
  • Summative Assessment(s) Used: What types of assessment did you use. A bonus step if you can share a rubric to define how you are going to measure the learner learning development.

Lesson 5.5: Tryout, Feedback and Self Assessment

This lesson you will be able to complete when you try out your project, it can be considered your exit ticket to your fruitful storytelling and play journey. Reflecting on your learning experience is one of the most powerful learning moments.

In your project Proposal template:

  • Final Reflection note: write a 200-500 words reflection on your learning experience through this course and it's connection to your tryout project. here are some tips to help in your thinking process
    • What I was expecting from the course and was it achieved.
    • What was manifested in your tryout that is linked to our learning in the course
    • An insightful moment that came to you through the course
    • A feedback you got from your tryout that connects with your journey through this course
  • What went well: Share what went well during the tryout of your project
  • Areas of improvement: From your project tryout and the course content, what can be done to be better next time?
  • Next Steps:
    • Save your Project Proposal on your computer.
    • Fill the self assessment and upload your saved project proposal here

Exit ticket to Course Completion

You have done a great work! Click here to receive your Graduation Certificate

References

Extended Resources

Suggested reading for further Instructional Design knowledge: Streamlined ID by Larson & Lockee

Suggested reading for further Curriculum Design Knowledge: Understanding by Design by Wiggins & McTighe

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