Comprehensive Plan Instructions
Each group will write a comprehensive plan for addressing Calvin's motivational issues. This plan should be written as advice to Ms. Wormwood (Calvin's teachers). Click here to view the introductory letter. The plan will be comprehensive in two ways. First, it should offer advice based on ALL the motivation theories. Thus, you will need to carefully study the websites created by the other groups. Second, it should offer advice for the following areas:
Curriculum & Instrution: What kind of subject matter should be taught and how should it be taught? How much should be covered? How should the sequence of content be structured? What methods and models of teaching should Ms. Wormwood use?
Assessment: How should learning be assessed? What kinds of assessments should Mr. Wormwood use? How should she use and discuss these assessments with Calvin?
Classroom Management: What methods should Ms. Wormwood use to address Calvin's misbehavior during class?
One-on-one Interaction: There are many opportunities Ms. Wormwood has to interact with Calvin, such as when she hands back a test, gives an assignment, or reviews homework. What should she say to Calvin? How should she interact?
Communication with Calvin's Parents: What should Ms. Wormwood tell Calvin's parents? How could they help out with Calvin's situation?
Each member of the group should take the lead responsibility for developing the plan for one of these areas, but, as a group, you will construct one comprehensive plan for which you are all responsible. When complete, you should save the plan as webpage (htm document) and email it to me. Include a list of who took the lead responsibility for each area with your plan. I will add your plan to the letter to Ms. Wormwood.