Rider 82 Curriculum
2007 Pilot Report Findings
Dr. Lesley Tomaszewski and Genny Reid
February 27, 2008
Appendix J, Part 1
Sales and Service Industry Cluster
Houston Pilot Site Report
ESL Component Lessons
Employability Component Lessons
Math Component Lessons
Technology Component Lessons
Responses from teacher lesson evaluations
Lesson 1.1
Title of the lesson: Sounds of English
Number of students that participated in the lesson: 19
Hours needed to prepare for the lesson: 1
Hours needed to complete the lesson: 1.5
How did you use the assessments mentioned in the teacher lesson plans?
I used some of the assessments in the teacher lesson plans.
If you used the assessments, what type of data did they reveal?
Majority of the students were able to understand the tallying. All students need help with writing. Students need more vocabulary to be able to write. Majority of students were able to complete the checkout.
If you used the assessments, what did you do with the data you collected from the lessons?
The checkout was reviewed with students. Assured students that writing should improve during the course. All assessments are in the student portfolio and available to the students.
Lesson 1.2
Title of the lesson: Sounds of English
Number of students that participated in the lesson: 18
Hours needed to prepare for the lesson: 1.5
Hours needed to complete the lesson: 3
Please add any additional comments and/or questions you have about this lesson:
The reading portion "Categorizing Goods" was very long for this level. The reading "I am a customer" was about right for this level.
How did you use the assessments mentioned in the teacher lesson plans?
I used all of the assessments in the teacher lesson plans.
If you used the assessments, what type of data did they reveal?
The students understood this lesson.
If you used the assessments, what did you do with the data you collected from the lessons?
I discussed the checkout with each student. Students retain a copy of Check out
Lesson 1.3
Title of the lesson: Sounds of English & More Sounds of English
Number of students that participated in the lesson: 17
Hours needed to prepare for the lesson: 0.5
Hours needed to complete the lesson: 1
Please add any additional comments and/or questions you have about this lesson:
This lesson contained a lot of verbs. I think there were too many verbs for one lesson.
How did you use the assessments mentioned in the teacher lesson plans?
I used all of the assessments in the teacher lesson plans.
If you used the assessments, what type of data did they reveal?
Most of the students did very well, however, some of the students were a little confused about the past tense sound.
If you used the assessments, what did you do with the data you collected from the lessons?
Went over the Check Out in class and repeated the lesson on past tense for all the students.
Lesson 1.4
Title of the lesson: Sounds of English, verbs and pronouns
Number of students that participated in the lesson: 15
Hours needed to prepare for the lesson: 0.5
Hours needed to complete the lesson: 2
How did you use the assessments mentioned in the teacher lesson plans?
I used all of the assessments in the teacher lesson plans.
If you used the assessments, what type of data did they reveal?
All but two students were able to complete without additional help.
If you used the assessments, what did you do with the data you collected from the lessons?
Worked with the two students to help them understand.
Lesson 1.5
Title of the lesson: Sounds of English
Number of students that participated in the lesson: 16
Hours needed to prepare for the lesson: 0.5
Hours needed to complete the lesson: 0.75
How did you use the assessments mentioned in the teacher lesson plans?
I used all of the assessments in the teacher lesson plans.
If you used the assessments, what type of data did they reveal?
Students were able to use the verbs correctly. Writing is more difficult for this level of students.
If you used the assessments, what did you do with the data you collected from the lessons?
Reviewed writing and running record
Lesson 2.1
Title of the lesson: Retail Establishments
Number of students that participated in the lesson: 16
Hours needed to prepare for the lesson: 1
Hours needed to complete the lesson: 4
Please add any additional comments and/or questions you have about this lesson:
Some students understood the information in the workbook and some did not. Some felt they met learning outcomes and some didn't.
How did you use the assessments mentioned in the teacher lesson plans?
I used some of the assessments in the teacher lesson plans.
If you used the assessments, what type of data did they reveal?
Writing is difficult for this level student. Students usually cannot retell the reading assignment in their own words.
If you used the assessments, what did you do with the data you collected from the lessons?
Went over running record with each student.
Lesson 2.2
Title of the lesson: Store layout
Number of students that participated in the lesson: 14
Hours needed to prepare for the lesson: 2
Hours needed to complete the lesson: 14
Please add any additional comments and/or questions you have about this lesson:
Written dialog was difficult. Initial inquiry language was difficult for this level. Some students but not all met expected learning outcomes.
How did you use the assessments mentioned in the teacher lesson plans?
I used all of the assessments in the teacher lesson plans.
If you used the assessments, what type of data did they reveal?
Writing is difficult for this level. Students are unable to tell the reading passage in their own words due to the length and difficulty.
If you used the assessments, what did you do with the data you collected from the lessons?
Need to give additional assistance with writing.
Lesson 2.3
Title of the lesson: Display Establishments
Number of students that participated in the lesson: 13
Hours needed to prepare for the lesson: 1.5
Hours needed to complete the lesson: 8
Please add any additional comments and/or questions you have about this lesson:
Reading content was long and difficult. Too much vocabulary for one module. Writing continues to be difficult. The lesson was very long.
How did you use the assessments mentioned in the teacher lesson plans?
I used some of the assessments in the teacher lesson plans.
If you used the assessments, what type of data did they reveal?
Limited vocabulary. Reading was very difficult. Students cannot tell the reading passage in their own words.
If you used the assessments, what did you do with the data you collected from the lessons?
Need work on vocabulary and verb usage.
Lesson 2.4
Title of the lesson: Displaying Products
Number of students that participated in the lesson: 14
Hours needed to prepare for the lesson: 1.5
Hours needed to complete the lesson: 6
Please add any additional comments and/or questions you have about this lesson:
The vocabulary in the Job of the Merchandiser was too difficult for this level.
How did you use the assessments mentioned in the teacher lesson plans?
I used all of the assessments in the teacher lesson plans.
If you used the assessments, what type of data did they reveal?
Students are unable to retell the story in their own words.
If you used the assessments, what did you do with the data you collected from the lessons?
The students work was entered into their portfolio
Lesson 2.5
Title of the lesson: Jobs in Retail Sales and Customer Service
Number of students that participated in the lesson: 13
Hours needed to prepare for the lesson: 1.5
Hours needed to complete the lesson: 3
Please add any additional comments and/or questions you have about this lesson:
Sounds of English was confusing to the students. It just did not go over as well as the other phonics lessons have. In the list of verbs, the verb exchange - the book does not show past tense for this verb
How did you use the assessments mentioned in the teacher lesson plans?
I used all of the assessments in the teacher lesson plans.
If you used the assessments, what type of data did they reveal?
Writing continues to be a problem
If you used the assessments, what did you do with the data you collected from the lessons?
Used data to reinforce basic writing skills
Lesson 3.1
Title of the lesson: Types of Customers
Number of students that participated in the lesson: 13
Hours needed to prepare for the lesson: 1
Hours needed to complete the lesson: 12
Please add any additional comments and/or questions you have about this lesson:
Reading passage was too difficult. Students could not paraphrase the passage.
How did you use the assessments mentioned in the teacher lesson plans?
I used some of the assessments in the teacher lesson plans.
If you used the assessments, what type of data did they reveal?
Reading passage was too difficult. Students could not recall in their own words. Students had no problem completing the check out activity.
If you used the assessments, what did you do with the data you collected from the lessons?
Reviewed the check out activity with the students
Lesson 3.2
Title of the lesson: Meeting and Greeting
Number of students that participated in the lesson: 13
Hours needed to prepare for the lesson: 1
Hours needed to complete the lesson: 8
Please add any additional comments and/or questions you have about this lesson:
Reading selection was too difficult.
How did you use the assessments mentioned in the teacher lesson plans?
I used some of the assessments in the teacher lesson plans.
If you used the assessments, what type of data did they reveal?
Students continue to have difficulty writing
If you used the assessments, what did you do with the data you collected from the lessons?
Reviewed check out with students.
Lesson 3.3
Title of the lesson: Asking Questions
Number of students that participated in the lesson: 10
Hours needed to prepare for the lesson: 2
Hours needed to complete the lesson: 6
Please add any additional comments and/or questions you have about this lesson:
Different Points of view was too difficult for this level.
How did you use the assessments mentioned in the teacher lesson plans?
I used some of the assessments in the teacher lesson plans.
If you used the assessments, what type of data did they reveal?
Reading was difficult. Students enjoyed the poster activity.
If you used the assessments, what did you do with the data you collected from the lessons?
Corrected writing and put a copy in their file.
Lesson 3.4
Title of the lesson: Requesting Clarification
Number of students that participated in the lesson: 12
Hours needed to prepare for the lesson: 1
Hours needed to complete the lesson: 8
How did you use the assessments mentioned in the teacher lesson plans?
I used some of the assessments in the teacher lesson plans.
If you used the assessments, what type of data did they reveal?
Most students did not have difficulty with this lesson.
If you used the assessments, what did you do with the data you collected from the lessons?
Reviewed check out with students.
Lesson 3.5
Title of the lesson: Describing Products
Number of students that participated in the lesson: 13
Hours needed to prepare for the lesson: 2
Hours needed to complete the lesson: 8
Please add any additional comments and/or questions you have about this lesson:
Reading and writing activities were too complex.
How did you use the assessments mentioned in the teacher lesson plans?
I used some of the assessments in the teacher lesson plans.
If you used the assessments, what type of data did they reveal?
Reading and writing were difficult for this level.
If you used the assessments, what did you do with the data you collected from the lessons?
Reviewed writing steps.
Lesson 4.1
Title of the lesson: Merchandise Delivery and Receipt
Number of students that participated in the lesson: 13
Hours needed to prepare for the lesson: 1
Hours needed to complete the lesson: 4
Please add any additional comments and/or questions you have about this lesson:
Students unable to paraphrase
How did you use the assessments mentioned in the teacher lesson plans?
I used some of the assessments in the teacher lesson plans.
If you used the assessments, what type of data did they reveal?
Writing was easier. Reading complex sentences is difficult for this level.
If you used the assessments, what did you do with the data you collected from the lessons?
Reviewed writing and check out
Lesson 4.2
Title of the lesson: Pricing Merchandise
Number of students that participated in the lesson: 15
Hours needed to prepare for the lesson: 2
Hours needed to complete the lesson: 4
How did you use the assessments mentioned in the teacher lesson plans?
I used some of the assessments in the teacher lesson plans.
If you used the assessments, what type of data did they reveal?
Students were able to complete the flowcharts and checkout activities with very little assistance.
If you used the assessments, what did you do with the data you collected from the lessons?
Reviewed answers to the checkout activities and checked the flowcharts
Lesson 4.3
Did not teach this lesson
Lesson 4.4
Did not teach this lesson
Lesson 4.5
Did not teach this lesson
