2. Mini Lesson Cycle
Setup
(10 min)
Mini
Lesson
(10 min)
Written
Feedback
(7 min)
Verbal
Feedback
(13 min)
3 mini lessons to
deliver
4 steps to follow
3 roles
Why mini lessons?
3. Mini-Lesson Cycle
Set up
You as instructor Facilitator
• Equipment you need
• Equipment we provide
• Laptop
• Internet access
• Digital/ overhead projector
• AV
• Flip chart/ marks
• …
• 10 minutes setup time
• Determine a time tracking strategy
• Choose a verbal feedback form
• Help you set up you mini
lessons
• Set up a digital camcorder to
record your mini lessons.
4. Mini-Lesson Cycle
Mini lessons
You Facilitator
• Give mini lessons.
Or
• Actively participate as learners.
• Track time.
• Record your mini lessons as
visual feedback.
5. Mini-Lesson Cycle
Feedback
You Facilitator
• Receive constructive feedback.
Or
• Provide constructive feedback.
• Track time.
• Facilitate the feedback
sessions.
Based on experience learning model, change through discovery, experimentation and consolidation
1st mini – discover what you know about teaching and what you want to learn
2nd mini – opportunities for experimentation, taking risk and trying innovation
3rd min – opportunities for consolidation and integration of learning about teaching
By receiving feedback, you will be able to see your progress.
Suggest design lessons for cognitive, psychomotor and affective skills.