Rider 82 Curriculum
2007 Pilot Report Findings
Dr. Lesley Tomaszewski and Genny Reid
February 27, 2008
Appendix K, Part 7
Sales and Service Industry Cluster
Mt. Pleasant 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 Lesson: Creating lists
Number of students that participated in the lesson: 35
Hours needed to prepare for the lesson: 1
Hours needed to complete the lesson: 3
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All levels of the ESL students were able to complete this lesson successfully
How did you use the assessments mentioned in the teacher lesson plans?
I used all or none of the assessments in the teacher lesson plans.
If you used the assessments, what type of data did they reveal?
Most students (about 95%) had no problems comprehending the skills needed for this lesson.
Lesson 1.2
Title of Lesson: Viewing lists in MS Excel
Number of students that participated in the lesson: 20
Hours needed to prepare for the lesson: 1.5
Hours needed to complete the lesson: 7
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Student struggled a little more and took a little more time to finish less, but they do enjoy the computer work. The instructions were easy for them to understand (w/ an interpreter assisting me)
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?
Student’s level of comprehension of lesson (in almost all cases) was high.
If you used the assessments, what did you do with the data you collected from the lessons?
Retained for future use.
Lesson 1.3
Title of Lesson: Viewing a Database
Number of students that participated in the lesson:
Hours needed to prepare for the lesson:
Hours needed to complete the lesson:
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The language in the student workbook was difficult for the students to understand.
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?
Excluded expected goals of lesson.
If you used the assessments, what did you do with the data you collected from the lessons?
Future reference.
Lesson 1.4
Title of Lesson: Modifying a Cell
Number of students that participated in the lesson: 18
Hours needed to prepare for the lesson: 2
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?
Comprehension depending on language.
If you used the assessments, what did you do with the data you collected from the lessons?
Retain for future reference.
Lesson 1.5
Title of Lesson: Adding Subtopics
Number of students that participated in the lesson: 27
Hours needed to prepare for the lesson: 1
Hours needed to complete the lesson: 3
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?
Comprehension by most students.
If you used the assessments, what did you do with the data you collected from the lessons?
Retained in file for future reference.
Lesson 2.1
Title of Lesson: Use of Search Engines
Number of students that participated in the lesson: 35
Hours needed to prepare for the lesson: 1.5
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?
Students completely understood lesson-many already used search engines and those who didn't learned quickly.
If you used the assessments, what did you do with the data you collected from the lessons?
Retained in students folders and class roll.
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Students enjoyed this lesson and very little difficulty following instructions.
Lesson 2.2
Title of Lesson: Become Familiar with MS PowerPoint
Number of students that participated in the lesson: 34
Hours needed to prepare for the lesson: 2
Hours needed to complete the lesson: 3
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?
Many students recognized fall circle and integration of lessons.
If you used the assessments, what did you do with the data you collected from the lessons?
Retained in file for future reference.
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Very informative for students and they saw a concrete purpose for lesson with future application likely.
Lesson 2.3
Title of Lesson: Create labels using MS Word
Number of students that participated in the lesson: 34
Hours needed to prepare for the lesson: 2
Hours needed to complete the lesson: 3
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?
Objectives not met by all- too difficult for less English proficient students.
If you used the assessments, what did you do with the data you collected from the lessons?
Retained in students folders.
Please add any additional comments and/or questions you have about this lesson:
Difficult for some.
Lesson 2.4
Title of Lesson: Create Window Signs in MS Word
Number of students that participated in the lesson:36
Hours needed to prepare for the lesson: 1.5
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?
Almost all objectives met-students enjoyed this lesson
If you used the assessments, what did you do with the data you collected from the lessons?
Retained in students folders.
Please add any additional comments and/or questions you have about this lesson:
Easy to follow instructions
Lesson 2.5
Title of Lesson: Locating and Copying Information from a Web Site
Number of students that participated in the lesson:32
Hours needed to prepare for the lesson: 2
Hours needed to complete the lesson: 2.5
How did you use the assessments mentioned in the teacher lesson plans?
Did not answer
If you used the assessments, what type of data did they reveal?
Many students recognized full circle and integration of lessons
If you used the assessments, what did you do with the data you collected from the lessons?
Retained in students folders.
Please add any additional comments and/or questions you have about this lesson:
Very informative for students and they saw a concrete purpose for lesson, with future application likely.
