Mastery Learning Model
The Mastery learning model is focused on a basic structure for instruction. That structure includes the standards of the mastery of the subject being defined, the elements that are needed for mastery to be introduced in "small increments", the materials needed for learning identified, a sequence of learning that is established and diagnostic tests to be pre-determined to measure mastery ("Notes", 1997). Mastery of the subject must be achieved by all students in the classroom prior to proceeding with further instruction that would incorporate one subject into another. The theory is that when students are capable of mastering a topic they will be more effective at future learning related to the topic and produce higher achievement results.
Quick Guide
Key Words : Mastery Learning Model, Oral communications and culture
Learner English Level : University / High School (High-level 3rd year )
Learner Maturity Level : University
Preparation time : 120 minutes
Materials : Computers, computer lab, program.
Procedure:
The mastery learning model will be utilized for this lesson. In the mastery learning model the information will be organized in a manner that expresses the simplest form of the lesson, to the most complicated form. The students are then asked to work independently to master the skills associated with the lesson at their own pace. For the lesson:
Following each story the student will be asked to complete a quiz that determines their ability to understand the material. This lesson will be an ongoing assignment for the class in which the students can develop and master skills over time and eventually complete the computer program.
Practice: The students will complete the assignments through independent practice, with teacher guidance as needed.
Discussion: Discussion will occur between the teacher and the students in the initial stages of the lesson, and throughout the duration of the lesson as needed.
Evaluation: Students will be evaluated in their progress through the completion of the computer quizzes, as well as through teacher observation of the work in progress.
Conclusion:
This Lesson plan serves two purposes, one it's a lesson plan that can be used in classes and two it's a lesson plan that can be looked at as a good example of what actually constitutes a lesson plan that utilizes the Mastery Learning Model Lesson approach. The model corresponds with the lesson because the lesson includes the elements of attaining mastery of the subject and the universal achievement of successful results/knowledge and skill. This lesson Plan has been successfully used for classes ranging in size from 5-50, and has been used in both (High-level 3rd year) high school classes and University Classes.
References
Notes on Benjamin Bloom lecture. (1997). Humboldt.
Retrieved November 15, 2007, from the Internet.