Research clearly shows a direct correlation between thoughtful, well-planned lessons and students’ success. The time and effort required to plan lessons benefit both students and teachers and foster a productive learning environment.

Using the “COE Lesson Plan Template,” begin the instructional planning process by selecting an age/grade level birth-Grade 3 and 1-2 state academic or early learning standards as the focus of the lesson. Complete all sections of the lesson plan template. Ensure the following is in the specified sections as you outline your lesson plan:

• Multiple Means of Representation: Instruction that uses effective strategies and resources including the use of technology that is developmentally appropriate to meet the needs of all students.
• Multiple Means of Engagement: Developmentally appropriate learning resources and technology that applies content knowledge to create meaningful and engaging opportunities for students to learn, practice, and master the content.
• Multiple Means of Expression: Assessments aligned to early learning standards or state academic standards.
• Extension Activity/Homework: Appropriate activities for the home environment or extensions to challenge or support learning.

Cite any resources used to support your lesson plan.

While APA Style format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

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Benchmark Information

This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies and professional standards:

MEd Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education (ITL/NITL)

3.1: Plan instruction that uses effective strategies and resources, including the equitable and appropriate use of technology, adapted to meet the needs of young learners with and without exceptionalities. [AAQEP 1a; EI/ECSE 6.3; NAEYC 4b; InTASC 2(a), 2(f), 2(h), 3(g), 7(b), 8(a), 8(g), 8(l), 8(n), 8(o); ISTE-E 5b; MC2]

2.1: Apply in-depth content knowledge and learning resources, including technology, in the academic disciplines to create meaningful and engaging pedagogical practices for students to learn, practice, and master content. [AAQEP 1a; EI/ECSE 5.2; NAEYC 5b; InTASC 4(a), 4(b), 4(c), 4(h), 5(a), 5(b), 5(c); ISTE-E 3b; MC2]