Self-Training Model
Quick Guide
Key Words :
Self-Training Model, Oral communications and culture
Learner English Level : University / High School (High-level 3rd year )
Learner Maturity Level : University
Preparation time : 30 minutes
Materials : Stories, critique
The self training model of instruction is one that allows the student the opportunity to work in a self paced environment and through peers or self, evaluating learning as it occurs (Dobronvolny, n.d.).
Procedure:
The lesson will be presented based on the self training model, which is one that encourages students to explore learning through their own processes and insight into learning. To accomplish this task the students will be asked to read a chapter of a book and then write a critique of the material. The critique will focus on:
Each critique will be discussed by the students in the class session.
Practice: Practice will occur through independent student learning.
Discussion: Discussion will occur only at the beginning of the lesson as instructions are given.
Evaluation: Evaluation will occur through a check for understanding in the class to follow.
Conclusion:
This Lesson plan serves two purposes, one it's a lesson plan that can be used in classes by teachers for the student and two it's a lesson plan that can be looked at as a example and a learning tool for teachers on what actually constitutes a lesson plan that utilizes the Self Training Model approach. The lesson meets the requirements of the model because within the lesson that is presented, the student is given the opportunity to explore learning and evaluate individual progress as it occurs. It 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
Dobrovolny, J. (n.d.). A model for self paced technology based training. Learning Circuits.
Retrieved November 15, 2007, from the Internet.